Berry Friands

Delightfully moist and naturally gluten-free, these Berry Friands are a French-inspired treat that pairs the nutty richness of almond meal with the tart sweetness of fresh berries. Perfect for afternoon tea or a special brunch, these mini cakes boast a crisp golden exterior and a soft, tender crumb infused with hints of vanilla. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, including frothed egg whites and melted butter, this quick and easy recipe comes together in under 40 minutes. Topped with a scattering of blueberries, raspberries, or chopped strawberries and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, these elegant berry-studded friands are as beautiful as they are delicious. Bake a batch today for a sophisticated but effortless dessert everyone will love! Perfect keywords for this recipe include "Berry Friands recipe," "French almond cakes," "gluten-free berry desserts," and "easy friand recipe."

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 180 grams unsalted butter
• 100 grams almond meal (ground almonds)
• 75 grams plain (all-purpose) flour
• 200 grams powdered sugar (icing sugar)
• 5 large egg whites
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 150 grams mixed fresh berries (such as blueberries, raspberries, or chopped strawberries)
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 12-hole friand or muffin tin well with butter or nonstick spray.

Step 2

Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat until completely liquid. Allow it to cool slightly while preparing the other ingredients.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the almond meal, plain flour, and powdered sugar. Stir to combine.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, lightly whisk the egg whites until frothy but not stiff. This can be done by hand with a fork or whisk—no need for an electric mixer.

Step 5

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the frothed egg whites, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Gently fold the mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared friand or muffin tin holes, filling each about 3/4 full.

Step 7

Distribute the fresh berries evenly across the tops of the batter in each tin, slightly pressing them into the mixture.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until the friands are golden brown on top and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Allow the friands to cool in the tin for 5–10 minutes before carefully turning them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Once cooled, dust the friands with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	889.2 grams (889.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3204

Total Fat 209.50g	269%
Saturated Fat 94.40g	472%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 399mg	133%
Sodium 306mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate 317.60g	115%
Dietary Fiber 18.40g	66%
Total Sugars 235.50g
Protein 48.70g	97%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 352mg	27%
Iron 6mg	31%
Potassium 1301mg	28%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.3%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 37.9%