Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 10 egg whites
  • 1 1/4 cups butter; browned
  • 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate; chopped
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup cream
  • 2 bananas; cut into batons

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Sift the almond flour, flour and powdered sugar into a mixing bowl.
  • Add egg whites and mix on low speed for 1 minute.
  • Add the browned butter slowly and mix well.
  • Fold in the chocolate by hand using a rubber spatula.
  • Portion into desired sizes and bake until lightly browned.
  • Caramelized Bananas: Cook sugar and water over high heat until well caramelized.
  • Turn off the heat and add cream.
  • Stir until well mixed; it should be boiling.
  • Add bananas and toss lightly in syrup.
  • Strain and reserve liquid.
  • Place bananas around financier and finish with reserved liquid.
  • Note: A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe.
  • The FN chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.