If you need to loosen the friands from the side of the tin, use a thin, sharp knife to loosen them, then twist gently before turning out. Epicurious may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. Today I’m sharing my gluten free Blueberry Friands with Lemon (which make a nice change to Raspberry Friands or an egg white Pavlova). I'm a Swiss-Australian based in Zurich and I love to cook fast and easy meals for my family, using fresh and seasonal ingredients.

MasterClass 12-Hole Non-Stick Friand Tin, 35.5 x 26.5 cm

If you’re reading this recipe, you’ve probably tasted one of these moreish little cakes before, but if you are new to friands, you are in for a treat! Not only is she a fabulous food photographer and food stylist, but she also has a knack for some pretty good recipes.Top the friands with fresh berries and nuts – you can even mix and match and have different friands all in one pan. Some time back I had come across Nigella Lawson’s recommendation to freeze unused egg whites – a tip which has been most welcome for someone who makes custard often and these cute little lemon friands with lemon curd is where most of it ends into.

Friands with Lemon – Gluten Free and Delicious Blueberry Friands with Lemon – Gluten Free and Delicious

However, the French don’t know about the Australian friands, so you won’t find these cakes sold anywhere in France. If you ever need any cake tins, or Alannah Hill items ;), I’m more than happy to be another Australian source of supplies for you. There is nothing worse than taking the time to make some delicious cakes and not being able to get them out of the tin!I baked this cake for my mother as saffron and pistachio is her favourite flavour combination and murabba is a food memory I associate with her. In about 8-10 minutes, light brownish spots will appear on the base of the pan with a golden liquid on top.