Vegan Frangipane

To make this vegan frangipane, we swap the butter for a plant-based fat and use applesauce, aquafaba, or vegan egg substitute instead of egg. This frangipane keeps well in the fridge and can also be frozen.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Calories: 140 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup white sugar
• 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ½ cup almond meal
• ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 tablespoons almond meal
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, or to taste
• ⅛ teaspoon almond extract, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons almond meal, sugar, applesauce, flour, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a bowl; stir until smooth. Let it firm up in the refrigerator for about 1 hour before using.

Step 2

For later use, place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to six months.