Description
Blueberry and Lemon Friands are delightful mini cakes that perfectly blend sweet and tart flavors, creating a heavenly treat for any occasion. Bursting with juicy blueberries and bright lemon zest, these moist bites are easy to make and incredibly satisfying. Whether enjoyed warm from the oven or served at room temperature, they are sure to impress your family and friends with their vibrant colors and irresistible taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup almond meal
- 1 cup icing sugar, sifted
- 4 egg whites (room temperature)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease mini muffin tins.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan until golden brown; let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together almond meal, icing sugar, and lemon zest.
- Gently fold in egg whites until just combined, then gradually add the melted butter while stirring.
- Fold in blueberries and lemon juice carefully to keep berries intact.
- Spoon batter into prepared muffin tins, filling about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown on top; a toothpick should come out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 122
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 52mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 22mg