Blueberry & lemon friands
Make Blueberry & lemon friands once and it will go straight into your regular rotation. Prep takes about under an hour, cooking around under an hour, and it serves 4. It sits firmly in the Australian tradition, so expect the flavours you would get from a good home kitchen there. Read through the tips before you start — a couple of small details go a long way with this one.
- Level Easy
Ingredients
- 100 g Unsalted Butter
- 125 g Icing Sugar
- 25 g Flour
- 85 g Almonds
- 3 Egg White
- 1 Unwaxed Lemon
- 85 g Blackberries
Method
- Preheat the oven to fan 180C/conventional 200C/gas 6. Generously butter six non-stick friand or muffin tins. Melt the butter and set aside to cool.
- Sift the icing sugar and flour into a bowl. Add the almonds and mix everything between your fingers.
- Whisk the egg whites in another bowl until they form a light, floppy foam. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients, tip in the egg whites and lemon rind, then lightly stir in the butter to form a soft batter.
- Divide the batter among the tins, a large serving spoon is perfect for this job. Sprinkle a handful of blueberries over each cake and bake for 15-20 minutes until just firm to the touch and golden brown.
- Cool in the tins for 5 minutes, then turn out and cool on a wire rack. To serve, dust lightly with icing sugar.
Tips for the best Blueberry & lemon friands
- Preheat the oven fully before anything goes in — a cold start changes the texture.
- Taste as you go. Seasoning at the end is fine, but adjusting halfway through gives a more balanced result.
- Let the egg come up to room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking so it cooks evenly.
- Use a kitchen scale for the dry ingredients if you have one — baking is less forgiving than cooking.
Variations
- Individual portions: divide into ramekins or a muffin tin and reduce the baking time by about a third.
- Swap the egg for silken tofu — keep the cooking time similar and check for doneness.
- Vegetable boost: stir in a handful of spinach, peas or diced peppers in the last few minutes of cooking.
Serving ideas
Serve slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a spoon of thick cream.
Storage
Keeps in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week. Most versions freeze well for 2 months.
Frequently asked questions
What can I substitute for unsalted butter?
Any ingredient with a similar texture and cooking time works; see the variations below for ideas. Keep quantities the same and adjust seasoning at the end.
Is this Blueberry & lemon friands recipe easy to make?
It is rated easy: 7 ingredients and 5 steps. Follow the order and the tips above and it is very forgiving.
Can I make Blueberry & lemon friands ahead of time?
Yes. It actually improves after a few hours, so make it earlier in the day and reheat gently before serving.
Recipe data via TheMealDB — source
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