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    Eat Love Eat » Baking

    Raspberry Pistachio Almond Florentines

    Published: Feb 10, 2017, Last Modified: April 3, 2022, By Sasha Hooper · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Raspberry Pistachio Almond Florentines - why not get baking and make these indulgent treats for Valentine's Day? | eatloveeats.com

    I've got another Valentine's Day recipe for you! Last week, I shared my Rhubarb Rose Dark Chocolate Parfaits with you and if you're on the lookout for a quick, simple and totally delicious Valentine's dessert for two, you should totally check those out! But if you fancy a spot of baking instead, I have just the thing! These Raspberry Pistachio Almond Florentines are the perfect afternoon baking project. This recipe is a little more involved, but the results are so worth it! Just look at them! Florentines aren't an everyday bake, so they're ideal for Valentine's Day when you might be looking to make something a little more special.

    Raspberry Pistachio Almond Florentines - why not get baking and make these indulgent treats for Valentine's Day? | eatloveeats.com

    Not that my mind is even remotely on Valentine's Day right now. I'm so sick. We both are. In this house, we rarely get struck down by colds and the like, so when we do, well, I'm like a dog with it's tail between it's legs. I just can't deal with it. I LOVE to be comfortable and so when I find myself decidedly UNcomfortable, I'm useless. Utterly useless.

    I could lie and say that I'm one of these people who just picks up and carries on but nope, I've spent the afternoon sprawled out on the sofa watching Netflix. It's all I can muster. And it's ok! I can't tell you how good it feels to just let my body be sick, to relinquish all expectations of my being productive and just focus on healing. So no, I definitely didn't make any Raspberry Pistachio Almond Florentines today. Nor will I tomorrow. I've drunk so much golden milk though - gosh, how good is that stuff?! Pretty sure I need one of those Homer Simpson-esque drinks helmets full of the stuff to save me from having to drag myself off the sofa. Needless to say, that's about as exciting as my life gets right now, i.e. not even remotely. *violins play mournfully*

    Raspberry Pistachio Almond Florentines - why not get baking and make these indulgent treats for Valentine's Day? | eatloveeats.com

    Let's just focus on how incredibly pretty these florentines are shall we? And how addictive they are. I could not stop munching on these when I made them. If you've never had florentines before, you need to change that right now! They're so buttery and caramely and crisp and chewy all at the same time. And in this version, you have the tang of the raspberries, the sweetness of the cranberries and the irresistible nuttiness of the almonds and pistachios. And duh, DARK CHOCOLATE. That makes everything 10x better, right?

    Like I said before, these are a little fiddly to make, but so worth it. This was my first time making florentines, so I consulted the trusty Nigella for the basis of this recipe. Just make sure to read the recipe fully before beginning, take it slowly and have all of your ingredients ready to go! You can do it. Signing off now - Netflix beckons.

    Raspberry Pistachio Almond Florentines - why not get baking and make these indulgent treats for Valentine's Day? | eatloveeats.com

    Raspberry Pistachio Almond Florentines

    Raspberry Pistachio Almond Florentines

    Chocolate coated pistachio almond florentines, simple to make - perfect for a special occasion.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 30 florentines
    Author: Sasha Hooper

    Equipment

    • Baking Sheet
    • Sauce pan

    Ingredients 

    • 125 g flaked almonds, (1 ½ cups)
    • 75 g pistachios, (⅔ cup)
    • 50 g dried cranberries, (½ cup)
    • 3 tablespoons freeze dried raspberries
    • 25 g unsalted butter, (~2 tablespoons)
    • 90 g caster sugar, (~½ cup)
    • 15 g plain flour, (1 tablespoon)
    • 150 ml double cream, (10 tablespoons)
    • 200 g dark chocolate, (7 ounces)
    • freeze dried raspberries and edible rose petals, to decorate

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 190C (375F).
    • Lightly crush the flaked almonds and chop the pistachios. Roughly chop the cranberries. Place in a small bowl along with the freeze dried raspberries.
      125 g flaked almonds, 75 g pistachios, 50 g dried cranberries, 3 tablespoons freeze dried raspberries
    • Melt the butter and sugar together in a heavy-based saucepan - don't take this too far, you don't want browned butter here! Add the flour and stir together to form a kind of roux.
      25 g unsalted butter, 90 g caster sugar, 15 g plain flour
    • Add the cream and beat with a whisk until you have a smooth consistency.
      150 ml double cream
    • Stir in the nuts, cranberries, freeze dried raspberries and a big pinch of salt (if liked). 
    • Place teaspoonfuls of the mixture onto lined baking sheets - ideally using a non-stick baking mat. I'd reckon on about 6-8 max per sheet. 
    • Bake for 10-12 minutes until just golden brown. The florentines should have flattened out. Let them cool briefly on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
    • Melt the dark chocolate and spoon some over the back of each florentine so that you have a nice thick coating. Finish by sprinkling with more freeze dried raspberries or edible rose petals and leave to set. 
      200 g dark chocolate, freeze dried raspberries and edible rose petals
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    Notes

    Recipe slightly adapted from Nigella's How to be a Domestic Goddess (affiliate link). 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.9g | Protein: 1.9g | Fat: 7.4g | Saturated Fat: 2.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.1g | Cholesterol: 5.1mg | Sodium: 1.7mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 20.1mg | Iron: 0.1mg
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine British
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    Raspberry Pistachio Almond Florentines - why not get baking and make these indulgent treats for Valentine's Day? | eatloveeats.com

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    1. Susan says

      September 29, 2021 at 2:20 pm

      5 stars
      Perfection in a bite - they just kept getting into my mouth 🤭

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    2. Geoff says

      September 20, 2021 at 9:58 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely scrummy plus chocolate too 🙂

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    3. heather (delicious not gorgeous) says

      February 15, 2017 at 11:27 pm

      i love anything caramelly and buttery and crispy so these sound perfect (: and the raspberries sound like they'd cut through the richness nicely! hope you guys are feeling better and that you're up and about making delicious treats.

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      • Sasha says

        February 17, 2017 at 9:09 pm

        Thanks for the sweet comment Heather! We're finally feeling better and yes, delicious treats are being made! Watch this space 😉

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    4. Hana | Nirvana Cakery says

      February 12, 2017 at 9:22 pm

      Sasha, these look so gorgeous! What a lovely Valentine's Day recipe 🙂 So sorry to hear you're sick, hope you both feel better soon!!! xxx

      Reply
      • Sasha says

        February 14, 2017 at 10:03 pm

        Thank you Hana! Feeling better today, so definitely on the mend! 🙂 xx

        Reply

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