Frangipane
Frangipane is a luxurious almond-flavored pastry cream that transforms any dessert into a gourmet delight. With its buttery richness and creamy texture, this versatile filling is ideal for tarts, pastries, or cakes. Imagine serving it warm, complemented by fresh fruit or whipped cream, to impress your guests at tea time. Simple to make yet visually stunning, this frangipane recipe will quickly become a staple in your baking repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a tart pan with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in the almond flour, vanilla extract, and salt until just combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared tart shell or spread it evenly in a baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top and set in the center.
- Allow to cool for at least ten minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Customize your frangipane by adding chocolate chips or swapping almonds for hazelnuts. Store leftover frangipane in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.