The almond frangipane tart is a beloved dessert featuring a rich almond cream filling inside a buttery pastry shell. It’s inspired by classic French baking and perfect for gatherings, afternoon tea, or a sweet treat any time of year.
🌟 What Makes This Tart Special
At its heart, a frangipane tart is all about the frangipane — a creamy almond-flavored filling made from almond flour, eggs, butter, and sugar. This filling bakes up into a soft, custard-like layer that’s nutty, fragrant, and satisfying.
The Dee & Sweets version of the almond frangipane tart keeps things simple and tasty by using a premade pie crust and emphasizing the rich almond taste with almond flour and almond extract.
🧾 Ingredients You’ll Typically Find
Most recipes — including the Dee & Sweets version — use the following:
- Pastry crust: A premade pie crust or homemade sweet tart dough
- Almond flour: Ground almonds that give the filling its signature texture
- Butter: Softened unsalted butter for richness
- Eggs: To bind and give a creamy texture
- Sugar: Sweetens the filling
- Vanilla and almond extract: For deep flavor
- Sliced almonds and powdered sugar: For a crunchy topping and beautiful finish
🍽️ How It’s Made (General Steps)
- Prepare the crust: Gently fit a 9-inch tart pan with pie crust or a pre-rolled sweet pastry and trim the edges.
- Make the frangipane: In a bowl, cream butter with sugar and extracts, then mix in eggs. Add almond flour and a bit of all-purpose flour until smooth.
- Assemble: Spread this almond cream into the crust and sprinkle the top with sliced almonds.
- Bake: Bake at a moderate temperature until the crust is golden and the filling is set (about 30 minutes).
- Finish: Once cool, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
🍒 Variations From Other Web Recipes
While the Dee & Sweets version is straightforward, many other frangipane tarts incorporate fruit or different pastries:
- Fruit toppings: Some recipes add apricots, cherries, or raspberries on top of the almond filling before baking, adding summer fruit flavor and color.
- Classic French style: Traditional French frangipane tarts might use a pâte sucrée (sweet dough) and sometimes pastry cream blended with almond cream.
🎯 Tips for Success
- Let ingredients — especially eggs and butter — come to room temperature before mixing for a smoother filling.
- Don’t overbake; the filling should remain moist and tender.
- Fruit variations (like apricot or cherry) pair wonderfully with the almond sweetness and add visual appeal.
🍴 Serving and Enjoying
Sliced and served at room temperature, this tart is elegant yet approachable. It goes beautifully with coffee, tea, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Whether you follow the Dee & Sweets version or a classic French style with fruit, the almond frangipane tart celebrates the rich, nutty flavor of almonds in a delightful dessert.