Ridiculously Easy French Almond Frangipane Tart
Ingredients
For the crust:
For the frangipane filling:
- 4 ounces butter I use salted butter
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- powdered sugar for garnish, if desired
Instructions
For the crust:
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Prepare the dough and line the pan with the shortbread tart crust as instructed in the press-in crust recipe (use the crust recipe for the sweet filling). Par-bake as directed for a filling that will be baked (vs a no-bake filling).
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Set aside to cool for at least 10 minutes after removing from the oven (can be longer, if desired).
For the frangipane filling:
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While the tart shell is cooling, make the frangipane filling.
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Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line a sheet pan with foil and set aside
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Place the butter in a medium-size microwave-safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a damp paper towel. Cook on high power for 60-90 seconds or until the butter is melted.
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Allow the melted butter to cool for 5 minutes then add the sugar and whisk until incorporated. The mixture will be a little grainy at this point.
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Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Add the vanilla and almond extracts and the salt. Stir to incorporate.
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Lastly, add the almond flour and stir, until well mixed.
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Transfer the mixture to the tart shell and spread it to an even layer. (The frangipane mixture should come almost to the top of the crust shell. If your tart pan is 9 inches you may have a tiny amount of extra filling, depending on the size of your pan, which can be discarded). Sprinkle the almonds evenly over the top.
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Bake on the prepared sheet pan for 20-25 minutes OR until the tart is a pretty golden brown. Then cover lightly with foil and bake for another 10-20 minutes for a total of 35-40 minutes. The frangipane should no longer be wobbly in the center when given a gentle shake.
For serving and storing:
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Allow the tart to cool completely before serving. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.
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Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and a drizzle of Raspberry Coulis or with fresh fruit, like raspberries, strawberries, blueberries or sliced peaches.
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The tart can be stored at room temperature for up to a day. Refrigerate or freeze for longer storage.
Recipe Notes
See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips to ensure success.
If you prefer to use Metric measurements there is a button in each of our recipes, right above the word “Instructions”. Just click that button to toggle to grams, milliliters, etc. If you ever come across one of our recipes that doesn’t have the Metric conversion (some of the older recipes may not), feel free to leave a comment and I will add it.
Please note that the nutritional information does not include the crust. See that post for its own nutrition.