Tuesdays with Dorie BCM: Cowgirl Cornmeal-Pecan Financiers

June 12, 2018 at 10:48 pm | Posted in BCM, cakes & tortes, groups, simple cakes, sweet things, tuesdays with dorie | 8 Comments
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I like the little nutty, buttery French cakes called financiers. These Cowgirl Cornmeal-Pecan Financiers are a perfect Franco-American take on the classic. An easy melt-and-mix batter flavored with cornmeal, ground toasted pecans and plenty of browned butter bakes into a decadent treat. I have a silicone mold that’s in the traditional financier bar shape and used it here instead of my mini muffin tin. To avoid eating too many of these tasty butter bars, I decided to cut just one into bite-sized pieces and kind of extend it into a larger dessert with some berries, dulce de leche whipped cream and candied pecans. I plated it up pretty for a picture before giving it to my husband. Then I took the same components and just tossed them together in a little bowl for myself. Equally delicious, although maybe less photogenic.

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Oh my goodness! That looks like something you’d find in a fancy restaurant!!! They were so good on their own, I bet they’re amazing with that combination of flavours.

Comment by kitchen therapy— June 13, 2018 #

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These look wonderful! When I made them before, though mine were not nearly as dark – I love the appearance of yours!

Comment by Mardi (eat. live. travel. write.)— June 13, 2018 #

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Well, I don’t know about other people…but I always love checking out your photographs!! They are as impressive as the dessert. You are always so creative!! Love it!

Comment by isthisakeeper— June 14, 2018 #

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- oh my gosh– thanks so much! xoxox
  
  Comment by steph (whisk/spoon)— June 17, 2018 #
  
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You always have pretty presentations. I like all the combinations you have added. Sounds like a wonderful dessert.

Comment by Diane Zwang— June 15, 2018 #

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- thank you! that dulce de leche whipped cream is going on other stuff, for sure.
  
  Comment by steph (whisk/spoon)— June 17, 2018 #
  
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These were delish, weren’t they. I was pleasantly surprised.

Comment by Cakelaw— June 18, 2018 #

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What pretty plating (and pretty spoon!). You’re right though – for myself, I would just toss it all together for a delicious “mess.”

On Tue, Jun 12, 2018 at 11:49 PM a whisk and a spoon wrote:

> steph (whisk/spoon) posted: ” I like the little nutty, buttery French > cakes called financiers. These Cowgirl Cornmeal-Pecan Financiers are a > perfect Franco-American take on the classic. An easy melt-and-mix batter > flavored with cornmeal, ground toasted pecans and plenty of browned” >

Comment by saffronandhoney— July 15, 2018 #

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