Classic French Frangipane

This French frangipane is made by combining a homemade pastry cream and almond cream to make the classic nutty almond filling for tarts.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 194 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup skim milk
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, or to taste
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup almond meal
• 0.25 teaspoon almond extract, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring milk to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Step 2

Beat 1/4 cup sugar, egg, and egg yolk together until foamy. Add flour and slowly pour in hot milk, beating constantly until smooth and no lumps remain.

Step 3

Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and slowly bring to a simmer over low heat. Cook, beating constantly to avoid any lumps, until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.

Step 4

Add butter and stir until melted. Add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, almond meal, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Let cool, stirring every so often to prevent a skin from forming.

Step 5

Once cooled, use it right away or refrigerate until ready to use.