Florentines With Berry Ice Cream Recipe

Delight in these elegant, nutty Florentines, a delicious and surprisingly diabetic-friendly dessert! This recipe, adapted from Diabetes Australia's cookbook, uses a perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors, complemented by a refreshing scoop of berry ice cream. A sophisticated treat that's surprisingly easy to make – perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a special night in. Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising your health!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 178.4 kcal
Protein 6g
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Ingredients for Florentines With Berry Ice Cream

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How to Make Florentines With Berry Ice Cream

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Grease two baking sheets and line each with parchment paper.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup slivered almonds, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup sugar substitute (such as erythritol or stevia), 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix well to combine.
  4. Drop rounded tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 8cm (3 inches) between each Florentine. Gently spread each spoonful into a round shape.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the Florentines are lightly golden brown and crisp around the edges. Let cool completely on the baking sheets.
  6. Serve 1 1/2 Florentines with 2 scoops of your favorite berry ice cream. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

87g

Fat

20g

Carbs

9g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Florentines With Berry Ice Cream?

Florentines With Berry Ice Cream takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Florentines With Berry Ice Cream?

Florentines With Berry Ice Cream has approximately 178.4 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 10 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Florentines With Berry Ice Cream?

The key ingredients for Florentines With Berry Ice Cream are Muesli, Bran Flakes, Sultana, Dried Apricots, Glace Cherries, Sliced Almonds. See the full list with measurements above.

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