Peti Fours

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
French Peti Fours Recipe with Almond Flavor
in Pastry

Prep

45 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

3 hr 30 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter , at room temperature , plus melted butter for pans
1 lb almond paste
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
6 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 pinch fine sea salt
1 1/3 cups raspberry preserves or 1 quart raspberries
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 3/4 cups sugar
6 tablespoons corn syrup
2 tablespoons almond extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
17 1/2 cups confectioners ' sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
100
Calories
70
Sugar
8g
Fat
2g
Peti Fours are a French pastry that means 'small oven'. These bite-sized cakes are traditionally flavored with almond paste, filled with fruit preserves, and coated with a sweet icing. The dessert is known for its dainty appearance and is popularly served at weddings, high tea parties, and other elegant celebrations. The Peti Fours recipe is a little complicated, but the result is worth the effort. These small and delicate cakes with a unique almond flavor are perfect for special occasions and making your dessert table look unbeatable.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F and brush a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with melted butter.
2.In a food processor, combine the almond paste and sugar and process until smooth.
3.Add the almond extract and eggs and process until very smooth.
4.Add the flour and sea salt and pulse until the flour is just incorporated.
5.Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until golden brown and just starting to pull away from the sides of the pan.
6.Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
7.Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine the raspberry preserves or fresh raspberries with the lemon juice and cook over moderate heat, mashing occasionally, until the preserves are melted, 5 minutes.
8.Place a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet and set aside.
9.Cut the cake into three equal pieces and place one of them on the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet.
10.Brush the cake layer with some of the raspberry mixture and then place another layer of cake on top of it, brushing it with more raspberry mixture.
11.Spread the remaining raspberry mixture over the top of the cake and let it cool completely.
12.In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, almond extract, and 1 cup of water and stir until the sugar is completely moistened.
13.Cook the mixture over high heat, without stirring, until it reaches 240°F on a candy thermometer, about 10 minutes.
14.In a large bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar with 3 cups of the hot sugar syrup and the almond extract and beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
15.Frost the top of the cake with the almond icing and let it sit for a few hours before cutting the cake into 1-inch squares to serve.

PROS

Peti Fours with a unique almond flavor are a beautiful and elegant addition to any party platter or dessert table.

This recipe yields about 100 small cakes, making it perfect for large gatherings or events.

CONS

These Peti Fours require a lot of time, effort, and attention to detail to make properly.

They are not a low-calorie or low-fat dessert option.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Almonds used in this recipe are known for their numerous health benefits that include managing blood sugar levels, reducing cholesterol, and supporting healthy brain function.
However, the Peti Fours do not have any notable health benefits and should be enjoyed in moderation as an occasional treat.

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