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Nutritional Values
450kcal
7gProtein
45gCarbs
28gFat
5gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
🥜 Nuts
Raspberry Friand
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Raspberry Friand — [raz-bore-ee free-ond]
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May I have a Raspberry Friand?
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A light almond cake with fresh raspberries.
Why try it?
Using fresh raspberries from local farms, this dessert encapsulates the vibrancy and freshness of Wanaka produce, perfect with coffee.
How it tastes
The cake is moist with a nutty almond flavor, accented by the tartness of fresh raspberries, balancing sweetness and lightness.
Origin & History — first documented: 1990
The friand gained popularity in Wanaka over recent decades, evolving from traditional European pastries to feature regional fruits.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥜 100 g almond meal
- 100 g raspberries
- 🥛 100 g butter
- 🥚 4 egg whites
- 🌾 50 g flour
- 🍯 150 g sugar
Method
- 1 Preheat oven and grease friand molds.
- 2 Mix almond meal, sugar, and flour together.
- 3 Fold in raspberries and bake until golden.
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