Description
Rich almond and raspberry fondant whispers French pastry elegance with delicate layers of nutty sweetness and tangy fruit. Smooth chocolate ganache and fresh raspberries complete this luxurious dessert that brings European bakery magic right to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 140 grams (5 ounces) melted butter
- 4 egg whites
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) almond flour
- 120 grams (4.2 ounces) raspberries
Dry Ingredients:
- 70 grams (2.5 ounces) flour
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) icing sugar
- 60 grams (2.1 ounces) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Optional Ingredients:
- Zest of 1 small lemon
- Sliced almonds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by warming it to 175°C, creating an optimal baking atmosphere for the delicate fondant.
- Sift together dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, icing sugar, and almond flour – in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring a uniform blend.
- Introduce melted butter to the dry mixture, stirring until a cohesive, smooth consistency develops.
- In a separate pristine bowl, transform egg whites into a billowy cloud, gradually integrating granulated sugar until glossy, sturdy peaks emerge.
- Gently introduce the whipped egg whites into the base mixture, using a delicate folding technique to preserve the airy structure – first with one-third, then the remaining volume.
- Transfer the ethereal batter into a prepared culinary mold, previously coated with butter and flour to prevent sticking.
- Strategically distribute fresh raspberries throughout the batter, ensuring each slice will offer a vibrant fruity explosion.
- Embellish the surface with sliced almonds and additional raspberry fragments for textural intrigue and visual appeal.
- Position the mold in the preheated oven, allowing the fondant to bake for approximately 30-35 minutes until a golden hue develops and a testing implement emerges clean.
- Allow the baked creation to cool completely, ideally resting overnight in the refrigerator to intensify its nuanced flavors and achieve optimal texture.
Notes
- Butter plays a critical role in creating a silky, smooth texture that melts in your mouth.
- Raspberries provide bursts of tangy sweetness, perfectly balancing the rich almond base.
- Whipping egg whites separately ensures a light, airy structure that makes this fondant exceptionally delicate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 394
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg