Why Are They Called Financiers? I don't think there's a hard and fast answer to this question. My educated guess is that they're called that because they are rich with browned butter and nuts. Do I Have to Make This With Almonds? Nope. Consider this financier recipe a template. Use your favorite nut/s (a combination is just fine) and make them your own. Then you can call them Pecan Financiers or Pistachio Financiers, or even Macadamia Financiers. Adding a few pieces of fruit would be ... continue reading...