New Nordic Florentines

Ingredients

While the original Italian Florentines are traditionally made with almonds and dried fruits, this New Nordic adaptation incorporates a variety of Nordic nuts, such as hazelnuts and walnuts, along with locally sourced honey and lingonberries. The use of these regional ingredients adds a distinct Nordic touch to the recipe. We alse have the original recipe for Florentines, so you can check it out.

• 1 cup (100g) hazelnuts, roughly chopped 1 cup (100g) hazelnuts, roughly chopped
• 1 cup (100g) walnuts, roughly chopped 1 cup (100g) walnuts, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup (100g) lingonberries 1/2 cup (100g) lingonberries
• 1/2 cup (120ml) honey 1/2 cup (120ml) honey
• 1/4 cup (50g) unsalted butter 1/4 cup (50g) unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 180 kcal / 753 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 12g, 3g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 16g, 10g
• Protein: 3g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 0.1g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2.
   In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the honey, heavy cream, and salt. Stir until well combined.
3. 3.
   Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the chopped nuts, lingonberries, flour, and vanilla extract.
4. 4.
   Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
5. 5.
   Flatten the spoonfuls with the back of a spoon to form thin rounds.
6. 6.
   Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
7. 7.
   Remove from the oven and let the Florentines cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Hazelnuts — Toast the hazelnuts before chopping them to enhance their flavor.
• Lingonberries — If fresh lingonberries are not available, you can use frozen lingonberries instead. Thaw them before adding to the mixture.

Tips & Tricks

• For a more pronounced Nordic flavor, drizzle the cooled Florentines with a touch of lingonberry syrup before serving.
• Experiment with different Nordic nuts, such as pine nuts or macadamia nuts, for a unique twist.
• If you prefer a sweeter taste, you can substitute some of the honey with maple syrup.

Serving advice

Serve the New Nordic Florentines as a delightful accompaniment to a cup of aromatic Nordic herbal tea or a glass of chilled lingonberry juice.

Presentation advice

Arrange the Florentines on a wooden serving platter, garnished with a sprinkle of powdered sugar and a few fresh lingonberries for an elegant Nordic touch.