Pepita almond Florentines
Pepita almond Florentines are crispy, golden nut biscuits made with raw almonds, walnuts, pepitas and dried cranberries, bound with rice malt syrup and coconut oil, then finished with dark chocolate. The Thermomix chops the nuts evenly and melts the chocolate gently, giving consistent lacy Florentines without sticky manual prep.
About this recipe
Pepita almond Florentines with the Thermomix TM7 are one of those recipes where the all-in-one kitchen machine genuinely earns its place on the worktop. This snack starts by weighing rice malt syrup and coconut oil directly into the mixing bowl, then grinding rolled oats and mixed spice into a fine, fragrant base that binds the nuts beautifully. Raw almonds, walnuts and green pepitas are chopped to an even crumb — the secret behind lacy Florentines that bake uniformly instead of burning at the edges. Dried cranberries add a chewy, tart contrast to the bittersweet dark chocolate drizzled over the finished biscuits. Searching for Florentine recipes for your Thermomix TM7 usually leads to fiddly stovetop versions; here, gentle heating melts the syrup mixture without catching, and the same bowl melts the chocolate afterwards. Ideal as an afternoon snack, edible gift or festive dessert plate addition.
Preparation tips
- Chop the almonds and walnuts in short bursts so they stay coarse; over-processed nuts turn to butter and the Florentines lose their signature lacy, crunchy texture.
- Spoon the mixture onto baking paper with plenty of space between each Florentine, as the coconut oil and rice malt syrup spread considerably while baking in the oven.
- After drizzling with dark chocolate, let the Florentines set fully at room temperature before storing in an airtight tin; a sheet of baking paper between layers keeps the pepitas and cranberries from sticking.
Recipe variations
- Gluten-free version: replace the plain flour and rolled oats with certified gluten-free oats and a fine rice flour blend, keeping the pepitas, almonds and cranberries exactly the same for a coeliac-friendly treat.
- Festive version: swap the dried cranberries for chopped candied orange peel and add a pinch of cinnamon to the mixed spice, then drizzle with white chocolate for a Christmas gift-box worthy biscuit.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Built-in scale - The Thermomix weighs rice malt syrup and coconut oil directly in the bowl, avoiding sticky measuring cups. [Built-in scale]. [Built-in Scale]
- Even chopping - The TM7 chops raw almonds and walnuts to a uniform crumb for lacy, evenly baked Florentines. [Multi-functionality]. [Multi-Function]
- Fine grinding - Grinding the rolled oats and mixed spice in the Thermomix creates a fragrant base that binds every Florentine. [Time saving]. [Time Savings]
- Gentle heating - Controlled heating melts the dark chocolate gradually without seizing or burning the bowl. [Temperature control]. [Precision Control]
- Consistent mixing - The Thermomix folds pepitas and cranberries through the syrup mixture so each biscuit bakes identically. [Hands-free]. [Hands-Free]
Ingredients
- raw almonds
- walnuts
- dried cranberries
- extra virgin coconut oil
- rice malt syrup
- rolled oats
- pepitas
- mixed spice
- plain flour
- dark chocolate