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Delicious almond cream filling in a tartar shell

Frangipane Cream

Almond cream, or frangipane cream, is a French pastry essential. With just 4 basic ingredients and 5 minutes of stirring, you get a delicious cream that adds a rich layer of flavor to tarts, croissants, or other pastries.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Almond Cream, Frangipane Cream
Servings: 8 oz frangipane cream
Author: Marcin Skrzypiec

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter 56g
  • 2 oz sugar 56g
  • 2 oz almond flour 56g
  • 1 large egg about 56g after cracking

Instructions

  • Cream butter and sugar: Whisk together room temperature butter and sugar until smooth.
    4 tbsp unsalted butter, 2 oz sugar
  • Stir in almond flour: Add almond flour and whisk until combined.
    2 oz almond flour
  • Add egg: Stir in the egg until the cream is soft and spreadable.
    1 large egg
  • Use or refrigerate: Use immediately or cover and refrigerate for later use.

Notes

The ingredients yield enough almond cream to fill one 9-inch tart.
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