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November 22, 2015

Petit Fortunes – Bite-sized Cashew Macaroons

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AsianInAmericaPetitFortunesTop6PiecesEvery time I go back to my home province Tarlac in the Philippines and visit the next door province Pampanga I yearn for these tiny Petit Fortunes, bite-sized cashew macaroons. They are about an inch wide in diameter, so tiny thus the name ‘petit’ without the “e”.

When my husband went to high school in Pampanga, he remembers going Christmas caroling every December with his classmates. They would be welcomed at many Pampanga homes. He doesn’t remember how much they earned for caroling but he does remember the luscious mini treats they were given to bring home. He recalls stuffing his pockets with handfuls of the Petit Fortunes.

We cannot always go home to Pampanga for the holidays. But what I can do is bake and recreate the easy-to-do Petit Fortunes for my family here in America. It is so easy to mix up in a bowl and bake in tiny muffin cups. Once out of the oven, the rich buttery aroma is unmistakable. Whenever we catch a whiff of the familiar toasted cashew with a sweet butter fragrance, we know for sure the holidays are not far behind.

For the complete easy recipe of my Petit Fortunes, check out my article on The Happy Home Cook of Positively Filipino, the premiere online magazine celebrating Filipinos. Or find my recipe version below.

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Petit Fortunes- Bite-sized Cashew Macaroons

These Petit Fortunes- Bite-sized Cashew Macaroons are easy to whip up and a delight to give. These nut-filled pastries are hard to put down. Sometimes called 'Petit Fours' or 'Petit Fortune Macaroons', these originated from Pampanga, a province north of Manila, Philippines. Simply put together the crushed cashew nuts and other ingredients. Bake them quickly and when cooled, wrap them in colorful cellophane.Put them in pretty baskets and they make great gifts. I added some of my own ingredients to this recipe inspired by Lillian Mercado Lising Borromeo.  Makes 48 tiny pieces, about 1-inch in diameter each.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine: American, Asian, Filipino
Keyword: Filipino Petit Fortunes Cashew Macaroons
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 203kcal
Author: Asian in America

Equipment

  • Electric cake mixer
  • Mini muffin tins (1-inch diameter)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup crushed roasted cashew nuts (unsalted)
  • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 Tablespoons caramel dulce de leche bottled, store-bought
  • 4, beaten egg yolks
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar divided, use 1 Tablespoon for egg whites granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 2 Tablespoons confectioners' sugar for sprinkling top
  • 2 Tablespoons candied cherries for topping (optional); or use glazed dried fruits
  • 45 pieces fluted paper cup liners 1-inch in diameter

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven at 350 degrees. Prepare and line a mini muffin tin with small sized fluted paper cups about one-inch in diameter.
  • To crush the whole cashews, place in a resealable plastic bag and pound with a mallet. Or for fast results, use a food chopper or processor. Set the cashews aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, mix together the dry ingredients: Cashew, flour, sugar. Set aside.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites till stiff and no bubbles are showing. Add the 1 tablespoon of sugar.
  • Separately, in the mixing bowl of the dry ingredients, add the following: Melted butter, cream, dulce de leche and egg yolks. Blend and incorporate everything well.
  • Using a spatula, gradually fold by hand, the dry ingredients and yolks mixture into the egg whites. Blend well.
  • Pour a tablespoon of the batter into tiny fluted paper cups lining small muffin tins. Batter should fill only ¾ of the cup.
  • Bake at 350 F degrees for 15 minutes or till top is golden brown.
  • When done, remove from oven. If desired, sprinkle the top of the petit fortunes with confectioner’s sugar using a fine sieve or colander.
    Optional – top each cup with 1 or 2 pieces of candied dried fruit. Allow the Petit Fortunes to cool, wrap in colored cellophane paper and pack in pretty baskets or decorative jars for gifts.
  • Storage: You can make these ahead, cool them thoroughly, and then wrap in plastic resealable freezer bags or airtight plastic containers. They can be kept frozen for 2 to 3 weeks.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition Notes: The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking or baking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Did you love this recipe? I have more Philippine dessert recipes in my popular cookbook How to Cook Philippine Desserts, Cakes and Snacks.

If you need Filipino Instant Pot recipes, find more in my newest cookbook Instant Filipino Recipes: My Mother’s Traditional Philippine Cooking in A Multicooker Pot. Buy my cookbooks and books on Amazon.com sold worldwide in paperback and Kindle format.

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Filed Under: Appetizers and Sides, Cooking, Desserts and Sweets, Featured, Featured On Other Websites, Sides, Travel Tagged With: Atching Lillian Borromeo of Pampanga, Christmas recipes, Elizabeth Ann Besa Quirino recipes, Filipino food, Filipino food blog Asian In America, Lutong bahay recipes, Petit Fortune cashew macaroons, Philippine cuisine, Pinoy desserts, Pinoy home cooking

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  1. Bebett says

    November 22, 2015 at 10:43 PM

    My Mom was from Pampanga and would occasionally make these “Petit Fortunes”. I never could figure out why she called them that as others referred to them as macaroons. I thought she perhaps mistook Petit Fortunes for Petit Four. So now I know that they are really called Petit Fortunes!

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    • Elizabeth Q says

      November 25, 2015 at 5:52 PM

      Thanks, Bebett. These Petit Fortunes are a family favorite. Hope you enjoy these like we do 🙂

      Reply
  2. kellie says

    December 16, 2015 at 6:59 PM

    my daughter has to make a food from the Philippines for her class, this is the recipe we want to try but how long do you cook them and what temp?

    Reply
    • kellie says

      December 16, 2015 at 7:02 PM

      sorry I found it, cant wait to try them!

      Reply
      • Elizabeth Q says

        December 17, 2015 at 12:52 AM

        Thanks, Kellie. Enjoy and let me know how your daughter’s Petit Fortunes turned out 🙂

        Reply
  3. Carol says

    August 28, 2020 at 6:47 PM

    How can you make it crunchy? Thx

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    • Elizabeth Q says

      August 29, 2020 at 7:36 PM

      Hi Carol, these Petit Fortunes are not supposed to be crunchy. The baked Macaroons are chewy and moist. Hope that helps.

      Reply

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    […] These Petit Fortunes– Bite-sized Cashew Macaroons are easy to whip up and a delight to give. These nut-filled pastries are hard to put down. Sometimes called ‘Petit Fours’ or ‘Petit Fortune Macaroons’, these originated from Pampanga, a province north of Manila, Philippines. Simply put together the crushed cashew nuts and other ingredients. Bake them quickly and when cooled, wrap them in colorful cellophane. […]

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