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Almond Cream (French Almond Frangipane)

If you love all things almond-flavored, you need to learn how to make Frangipane. This versatile and spreadable almond cream filling is a classic French recipe responsible for flavoring almond croissants, adding chewy almond goodness to fruit tarts, and so much more.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Servings: 8
Calories: 95kcal
Author: Emily Laurae

Ingredients

  • ½ Cup Unsalted Butter Room Temperature
  • ½ Cup & 1 Tbsp Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Cup Ground Almonds
  • 2 Eggs large, room temperature
  • 1 Tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  • Combine the butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and cream for 3 minutes until pale and fluffy. 
    ½ Cup Unsalted Butter, ½ Cup & 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
  • Add the hazelnut or almond flour in three parts while mixing, alternating with each egg until the ingredients are incorporated evenly. 
    1 Cup Ground Almonds, 2 Eggs
  • Add the flour and vanilla extract - mixing to combine. Transfer to a container and refrigerate until ready to use.
    1 Tablespoon All-Purpose Flour, 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

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Nutrition

Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 222IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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