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Pistachio Strawberry Friands

Delicious Pistachio Strawberry Friands Recipe for Perfect Treats

Delight in these light and moist Pistachio Strawberry Friands, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 friands
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 100 g unsalted butter melted
  • 75 g plain flour
  • 100 g pistachios finely ground
  • 2 tbsp caster sugar
  • 50 g ground almonds
  • 125 g icing sugar sifted
  • ½ tsp fine salt
  • 6 free range egg whites
  • 8 strawberries sliced

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • food processor
  • mixing bowls
  • balloon whisk or electric beaters

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC, gas mark 4. Brush the 12 holes of a muffin tin with melted butter; dust each with a little flour, shaking out any excess.
  2. Pulse the pistachios and caster sugar in a food processor until the nuts are finely ground.
  3. Tip the ground pistachios into a mixing bowl with the flour, ground almonds, sifted icing sugar and salt.
  4. In a separate large bowl, whisk the egg whites for about 2 minutes, until frothy and foamy.
  5. Sift the dry ingredients over the egg whites and fold in gently until just combined.
  6. Pour in the melted butter and stir until just combined.
  7. Evenly spoon or pour the batter into the holes of the tin, until each is ¾ full.
  8. Gently place a few strawberry slices on top of each and bake for 20-22 minutes, until risen and golden brown.
  9. Cool the friands in the tin before lifting out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with more icing sugar to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1friand

Notes

Consider customizing with other nuts or berries for different flavors. Store in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for later enjoyment.

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