What makes almond financiers unique in this assortment?

Almond financiers combine nutty almond flour with browned butter, creating a moist, tender texture and rich flavor.

How are chocolate truffles prepared to ensure smoothness?

Finely chopped dark chocolate is blended with simmering cream and butter, stirred until velvety smooth, then chilled before shaping.

Fresh lemon zest and juice are incorporated into the batter, imparting a bright, citrus aroma and taste.

Yes, powdered sugar, candied orange peel, and crushed pistachios can be adjusted or swapped to suit personal preferences.

Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days or refrigerate truffles for longer preservation.

A delightful assortment of bite-sized French sweets, perfect for celebrating the New Year with elegance and variety.

This assortment brings back fond memories of festive gatherings filled with joy and shared treats.

Almond Financiers: 50 g unsalted butter, 50 g almond flour, 50 g powdered sugar, 20 g all-purpose flour, 2 large egg whites, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, pinch of salt
Chocolate Truffles: 100 g good-quality dark chocolate (70%), 60 ml heavy cream, 10 g unsalted butter, 1 tbsp cocoa powder
Lemon Madeleines: 60 g unsalted butter melted and cooled, 1 large egg, 40 g granulated sugar, 1/2 lemon zested, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 50 g all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, pinch of salt
Garnishes: Powdered sugar for dusting, candied orange peel optional, crushed pistachios optional

Prepare the Almond Financiers:: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease mini muffin molds. Melt the butter and let cool slightly. In a bowl mix almond flour powdered sugar flour and salt. Whisk in egg whites and vanilla until just combined. Stir in melted butter until smooth. Spoon batter into molds filling 2/3 full. Bake 12–14 minutes until golden. Cool on rack.
Make the Chocolate Truffles:: Chop chocolate finely and place in a heatproof bowl. Heat cream until just simmering then pour over chocolate. Let sit 1 minute then stir until smooth. Stir in butter. Chill mixture 1 hour. Scoop and roll into small balls then coat in cocoa powder.
Bake the Lemon Madeleines:: Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and grease madeleine molds. Whisk egg sugar and lemon zest until light. Add lemon juice and melted butter whisking to combine. Fold in flour baking powder and salt. Spoon into molds filling 3/4 full. Bake 8–10 minutes until edges are golden. Cool before unmolding.
Assemble the Mignardises:: Arrange financiers madeleines and truffles on a festive platter. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with candied orange peel or pistachios if desired.

Sharing these mignardises with family fills our celebrations with warmth and sweetness.

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Contains eggs milk wheat (gluten) tree nuts (almonds pistachios) and butter. Individuals with allergies should double-check all ingredient labels.

Per piece average Calories 70 Total Fat 4 g Carbohydrates 7 g Protein 1 g

Enjoy crafting these elegant sweets to make your New Year celebration truly special.

→ What makes almond financiers unique in this assortment?: Almond financiers combine nutty almond flour with browned butter, creating a moist, tender texture and rich flavor.
→ How are chocolate truffles prepared to ensure smoothness?: Finely chopped dark chocolate is blended with simmering cream and butter, stirred until velvety smooth, then chilled before shaping.
→ What gives the madeleines their distinctive lemon flavor?: Fresh lemon zest and juice are incorporated into the batter, imparting a bright, citrus aroma and taste.
→ Can garnishes be customized for different occasions?: Yes, powdered sugar, candied orange peel, and crushed pistachios can be adjusted or swapped to suit personal preferences.
→ How should these treats be stored for best freshness?: Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days or refrigerate truffles for longer preservation.