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    Home » Modern Greek Recipes

    "Baklava" Florentines

    Published: Aug 30, 2013 · Updated: Mar 18, 2020 by Peter G · This post may contain affiliate links · 17 Comments

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    chocolate florentines recipe

    More pantry cleaning…

    Lots of half used packets of this and that…

    If you remember in my last post, I made cauliflower and feta fritters using leftover ingredients int he fridge and pantry.

    In a way I challenged myself to see what I could come up with in the kitchen. As long as its use by date had not expired I was good to go.

    And as soon as I saw the slivered almonds I wanted to make florentines.

    I cannot remember the last time I enjoyed this sweet treat. I think it's been about 20 years!

    Do you remember these?

    florentines recipe
    baklava florentines

    Of course I had to go the "Greek route" with these and chose my baklava spice mix to enhance them.

    By now, you should know about my cinnamon adiction so it was only natural I would head in this direction.

    I know my recipe is not traditional but that's half the fun of it.

    These baklava florentines use honey, coconut oil, raisins and raw shredded coconut to create a very addictive biscuit. I've also dipped them into some melted chocolate (70% min cocoa solids-the good stuff!) blended with a dash of coconut oil.

    I'll be honest and say that I was quite sceptical these would hold in the oven. But they worked!

    Also if you do plan on making these, you'll notice they're a little on the chewy side. Perhaps a little longer in the oven would crisp them up and give them more of a crunch.

    Serve these baklava florentines with some Greek coffee and enjoy!

    florentines with baklava spices
    florentines recipe

    BAKLAVA FLORENTINES RECIPE

    Makes 12

    Ingredients:

    • 1 ¾ cup slivered almonds
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
    • ¼ cup raisins
    • ¼ cup raw shredded coconut
    • ¼ cup honey
    • 1 egg white
    • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
    • 100 grams dark coocking chocolate
    • 1-2 tablespoon coconut oil

    Instructions

    1. Preheat your oven to 180 deg C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
    2. In a large bowl combine the almonds, cinnamon, cloves, raisins, coconut, honey, egg white and 1 tablespoon of the coconut oil.
    3. Scoop out heaped tablespoons of the almond mixture and lay on baking tray. Use the back of the spoon to flatten them out and keep their circular pattern.
    4. Bake for 15-20 mins until browned on the edges and allow to cool on the tray. Once cooled remove them gently and place on a cake rack.
    5. Melt the chocolate and mix with the coconut oil and using a spatula spread the ganache on the flat side of the florentine, ensuring it is well covered. Allow the chocolate to set before eating.
    chocolate florentines recipe

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    1. Rosa

      August 30, 2013 at 10:06 pm

      Lovely! Your Florentine cookies are very tempting.

      Beautifully moody pictures!

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply
    2. Lizzy (Good Things)

      August 30, 2013 at 10:08 pm

      Yum! Now I want one : )

      Reply
    3. Irene { a swoonful of sugar}

      August 30, 2013 at 10:23 pm

      Love the gorgeous moody styling as always! And those are some good lookin' florentines!

      Reply
    4. Banana Wonder

      August 30, 2013 at 11:57 pm

      I love your leftover Greek mashups! So creative! I haven't had florentines in god knows when. Bravo as always, Peter!

      Reply
    5. Maureen

      August 30, 2013 at 11:58 pm

      How clever and from the pantry - well done! I did a pantry cleanout not too long ago and never made anything this pretty. 🙂

      Reply
    6. Rochelle

      August 31, 2013 at 1:06 am

      Gorgeous photos that make me crave a bite! I'll have to go through my pantry and see if I can't whip up a batch 🙂

      Reply
    7. Anna Kurzaeva

      August 31, 2013 at 5:47 pm

      Gorgeous vintage style and mood!

      Reply
    8. Olives & Olive

      August 31, 2013 at 5:51 pm

      How did you come up with the idea of Baklava Florentines!!! I am speechless!!! I love your photos!!! Greetings from Greece!!!

      Reply
    9. Ivy Liacopoulou

      September 01, 2013 at 5:47 am

      Love your photos Peter and these Florentines of yours are making me drool.

      Reply
    10. Helen (grabyourfork)

      September 02, 2013 at 3:12 am

      omg two of my favourite things! Can i come live in your pantry? lol

      Reply
    11. MikeVFMK

      September 03, 2013 at 8:56 am

      Another brilliant post. I need a lesson in creating these moods. Lovely stuff Peter!

      Reply
    12. The Hungry Australian

      September 04, 2013 at 12:59 am

      Lovely post, Peter. Loving the look of these gorgeous Greek-inspired florentines

      Reply
    13. Jennifer @ Delicious Everyday

      September 04, 2013 at 3:41 pm

      Oh Peter, these look absolutely heavenly! I especially love how you've dipped them in dark chocolate.

      Reply
    14. Sarah MacMillan

      September 05, 2013 at 5:53 pm

      Could I substitute another type of oil or butter for coconut oil. I have looked everywhere where I live and can't find it. Looks great!

      Reply
    15. Madame Zinzin

      September 05, 2013 at 10:21 pm

      Your website is so lovely and your food pictures are so beautiful ! I love what you do !

      Reply
    16. Amanda McInerney

      September 07, 2013 at 6:56 pm

      These look just perfect Peter - and I think they'll be fine just as they are. I like my florentines a little chewy.

      Reply
    17. Anna @ The Littlest Anchovy

      September 12, 2013 at 10:33 am

      This perfect little Florentine contains many of my favourite things. I am going to imagine I have one in my hand as I sip my coffee....

      Reply

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