Frangipane: Almond Cream

By efriend

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter (softened)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup ground almond meal
• 1 egg
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Preparation

Step 1

Place all ingredients in a standing mixer and blend until well mixed.
This frangipane recipe makes enough almond cream for 1 large tart or several small tartlets.
Alternative Methods
If you choose to use the standing mixer, you can add the ingredients in stages, beginning with the butter and sugar, mixing until creamy. Then add the almond meal and mix to combine. Finish with the egg and vanilla and gently beat until all mixed in.

If you are starting with whole or chopped almonds, then you will want to to use the food processor. Begin by processing the almonds until a fine meal is formed, then add the remaining ingredients and process until well mixed.

If mixing by hand, you can either use softened butter or melt the butter first.