tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post487443783995172559..comments2024-02-26T09:38:43.677-08:00Comments on *: Financiers au ChocolatUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-18129546525714274722010-09-26T09:54:07.691-07:002010-09-26T09:54:07.691-07:00You just make me so anxious.. I'm at millions ...You just make me so anxious.. I'm at millions km from you and I would like to try it, but I do not know the recipe <br /><br />(I know "financiers with almonds- the very simple part only with the almonds, but the butter is only melted to the microwave and the almonds are used without roasting, only thing you really do beside mixing everything is the almond's powder if you did not buy they like that already)... you told us the difficult parts step by step but you would not reveal the proportions? exact quantities? or source of the initial recipe? Please, I want to taste it :) Please have mercy :)BlindGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17360964893296295215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-78741543211219060262009-06-27T14:16:32.098-07:002009-06-27T14:16:32.098-07:00Hector,
After I said I didn't think they'd...Hector,<br />After I said I didn't think they'd work, I realized that you probably meant the caramelized version. I think that would be a very elegant variation.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13183158217378477758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-43907108630828892192009-06-26T22:22:05.212-07:002009-06-26T22:22:05.212-07:00i meant to use the cocoa nibs caramelized in lieu ...i meant to use the cocoa nibs caramelized in lieu of chocolate chips. i must must try =)hectorhttp://www.myyellowkitchen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-63321162595833643872009-06-25T06:57:41.399-07:002009-06-25T06:57:41.399-07:00Jini,
Well, you're skinnier than I am, so you ...Jini,<br />Well, you're skinnier than I am, so you could have two or three.<br /><br />Maria,<br />I love the idea of the cacao nib/coffee combination. I'm going to try it tomorrow--thanks! There are at least two coconut cake recipes in the new book, and I've been thinking about doing one and posting the recipe for it sometime in July, so keep an eye out for that.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13183158217378477758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-28594841990319113562009-06-24T22:42:08.529-07:002009-06-24T22:42:08.529-07:00Another wonderful creation!
I have some cocoa ni...Another wonderful creation! <br /><br />I have some cocoa nibs, but am always looking for new uses. Now that you've got them, I've a couple suggestions for you. If you brew your own coffee, throw some in with the grounds (or grind them with the beans). Another idea is from the book Bittersweet; she suggests steeping the nibs in heavy cream, then straining them out and making whipped cream. Sounds so good but I've not tried it yet.<br /><br />I do have a question for you--does Rose have a coconut cake recipe in this book? I was shocked at being unable to find one in The Cake Bible.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18330020839435220943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-61572304389548736702009-06-24T19:54:52.976-07:002009-06-24T19:54:52.976-07:00they really look fantastically good. nuts, butter...they really look fantastically good. nuts, butter, chocolate - what else would be better? i'm impressed with your strength in keeping to the "just one" vow......i am sure i would be telling myself they were so tiny that three would equal one in this case! :)jinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13274997124184312649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-38514863422091483382009-06-24T19:51:19.425-07:002009-06-24T19:51:19.425-07:00Hector,
No, I think they'd be too bitter as is...Hector,<br />No, I think they'd be too bitter as is--they're pure cocoa bean with no sugar, but they might work if you do the caramelizing.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13183158217378477758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-36616654638776918942009-06-24T15:39:30.781-07:002009-06-24T15:39:30.781-07:00i have been offered the nibs a few times, do you t...i have been offered the nibs a few times, do you think it can work in lieu of chocolate chips on cakes, like Rose's Grand Marnier cake?hectorhttp://www.myyellowkitchen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-79919340877220223632009-06-24T14:59:50.930-07:002009-06-24T14:59:50.930-07:00Julie,
I'm impressed that you've even hear...Julie,<br />I'm impressed that you've even heard of them, much less that you've made them.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13183158217378477758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-34425472946191021752009-06-24T06:46:04.276-07:002009-06-24T06:46:04.276-07:00These look wonderful, financiers are one of my fav...These look wonderful, financiers are one of my favorite things! And congratulations on a successful venture out of your comfort zone, Rose is great for that.<br /><br />I think the buerre noisette can be a lot faster and easier when you've done it a few times- definitely something you could do while toasting almonds. Higher heat cuts down on the time.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01577585338847558960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-31983426094783722722009-06-23T09:38:13.941-07:002009-06-23T09:38:13.941-07:00Anon.,
I think you're right about the stirring...Anon.,<br />I think you're right about the stirring. The recipe for the financiers says to stir constantly, but in the general beurre noisette section at the end of the book, it says to stir occasionally. Not stirring constantly would definitely be the easier choice.<br /><br />ECL,<br />Yes, this is an excellent use for cacao nibs. You could do the same caramelizing step and sprinkle them on top of plain old brownies, or on top of a chocolate mousse, or...well, lots of other things. You can also just snack on them.<br /><br />Melinda,<br />I still only ate one--because now I've talked about my one-only rule so often that I feel that I can't go back on it. You are so right about the recipe's being out of my comfort zone. That's why I was so indignant about it being labelled quick and easy, but when I looked back on it, the steps weren't really hard--just new. <br />I know that if I ever get around to making Danish pastry, it will be the same thing--just follow the directions one step at a time and you'll be fine.<br /><br />Oriana,<br />I still can't make up my mind whether they're better as part of a sweets tray or on their own. They're so tiny that you couldn't really serve just one as a dessert, but I'm afraid that their specialness might be loss if they were one of several items on a tray.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13183158217378477758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-29523401919065119932009-06-23T05:40:33.734-07:002009-06-23T05:40:33.734-07:00As I read your account of making these little mors...As I read your account of making these little morsels I thought that you could not make these on the fly with all the step required.<br />However they do look awfully good and I agree with Melinda that they would make a wonderful addition to a tea party tray.doughadearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107772878761525846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-43380071189092073902009-06-23T00:57:05.163-07:002009-06-23T00:57:05.163-07:00This recipe took you out of your comfort zone a we...This recipe took you out of your comfort zone a wee bit! Rose's recipes are a bit like that though.<br />You look at it and think...."oh, that sounds way too tricky!" But then you just follow what she says and low and behold you have done it!<br />That's why I love her.<br />Your little financiers look so sweet and good.<br />I am sure because they are tiny you could have 3 of them without breaking your 1 only rule!<br />I have never tried cocoa nibs, knowingly. I wonder where I am going to find them here? I will keep my eagle eye out for them now.<br />I was going to say, these look dainty perfect for a tea party!Melindahttp://www.pickworth.me.uk/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-21041459158735911452009-06-23T00:11:36.553-07:002009-06-23T00:11:36.553-07:00Ooo! I bought cacao nibs in Mexico and haven'...Ooo! I bought cacao nibs in Mexico and haven't known what to do with them--now I know! I like those chocolate desserts that sneak up on you in deliciousness and chocolate flavor. These sound perfect. (Funny jab at the bankers! LOL)evil cake ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028488030328153196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-26795920899442154442009-06-22T20:40:43.184-07:002009-06-22T20:40:43.184-07:00I don't stir constantly when clarifying butter...I don't stir constantly when clarifying butter--I don't think it is necessary--maybe just once in a while stir back the white froth on top to see how the it is progressing. I usually do 3-4 sticks at a time and keep it in a covered 2 cup container in the fridge. It is amazing how many uses you can find for it once you have it. Yes--it makes a great pasta sauce. Try throwing in a few fresh sages leaves--sage brown butter--they crisp up and make a delicious easy sauce.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-91773548214555771492009-06-22T19:28:54.349-07:002009-06-22T19:28:54.349-07:00Goody,
Oh, I love the idea of picking a book to fi...Goody,<br />Oh, I love the idea of picking a book to fit the cake!<br />Maybe you could someone else to make the fearsome trek into WF to pick up the nibs for you? They're quite good.<br /><br />ButterYum,<br />Thank you!Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13183158217378477758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-41792788529950200122009-06-22T18:58:27.048-07:002009-06-22T18:58:27.048-07:00Absolutely gorgeous!!!Absolutely gorgeous!!!Patricia @ ButterYumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06497226806665401448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-26529142026096631122009-06-22T18:56:22.336-07:002009-06-22T18:56:22.336-07:00So next time, you get your book club to read Theod...So next time, you get your book club to read Theodore Dreiser, and you've got the perfect cake.<br /><br />I've wanted to get my hands on nibs, but the only place that has them around here is Whole Foods, and I. Just. Can't. <br /><br />They look beautiful-the special little pan is lovely.Goodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17383404429461423998noreply@blogger.com