Description
This Almond Cream (Frangipane) recipe is a rich, smooth almond filling perfect for tarts, pastries, and cakes. Made with butter, sugar, eggs, ground almonds, flour, and a touch of salt, this versatile cream can be prepared using a food processor, stand mixer, or by hand, offering flexibility and ease for home bakers.
Ingredients
Almond Cream Ingredients
- 115 g unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 100 g ground almonds (or whole almonds if grinding yourself)
- 40 g plain flour (all-purpose)
- ½ tsp fine salt
Instructions
- Prepare almonds and sugar (Food Processor Method): Add whole almonds and sugar to the food processor. Pulse until almonds are coarsely ground, careful not to over-process or you will end up with almond butter.
- Combine remaining ingredients (Food Processor Method): Add butter, eggs, flour, and salt to the processed nuts. Process until the mixture becomes smooth. Scrape down the bowl sides midway through for even mixing. Note: If using pre-ground almonds, add all ingredients at once and process until combined.
- Cream butter and sugar (Stand Mixer Method): In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar on medium speed until pale and creamy.
- Add eggs and mix (Stand Mixer Method): Add whisked eggs to the butter and sugar mixture. Beat until incorporated, then scrape down the bowl sides.
- Add dry ingredients and combine (Stand Mixer Method): Add almond meal, flour, and salt. Mix on low speed until completely combined.
- Combine dry ingredients by hand: In a bowl, whisk together sugar, ground almonds, flour, and salt.
- Add butter and eggs by hand: Add butter and eggs to the dry ingredients. Whisk vigorously for 1-2 minutes until smooth and well combined.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for best mixing results.
- If using whole almonds, control grinding carefully to avoid making almond butter.
- Frangipane can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- This almond cream is perfect for tarts, galettes, and other nut-flavored desserts.
- Adjust sugar according to sweetness preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert Filling
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: French
