Plum Round Ingots

These financiers have the classic texture—velvety dense, sort of a cross between a pastry and a cake—crisp on top and moist inside. They are less sweet, making them especially delicious topped with fragrant plums. The plum slices, which resemble a flower, are a particularly attractive decoration as well. Pluots, a cross between a plum and apricot, make an attractive alternative.