What Is Frangipane? (One Bowl Recipe)

Name: What Is Frangipane? (One Bowl Recipe)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature); 1 large egg (room temperature); ½ cup almond flour (or finely ground almond meal); 3 Tbsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp almond extract (or you can use bourbon); pinch of Kosher salt

Frangipane is a creamy almond filling or base layer used in baking. It’s made from butter, sugar, eggs, and some type of ground almonds. We use almond flour (though almond meal works great too!), but some recipes call for almond paste instead.

Just as there are endless recipes for pie and tarts and pastries, so too are there a number of different ways to make homemade frangipane. Trust us when we say that all almond lovers will adore its robust, yet delicate almond flavor.

Be sure to check out our summer strawberry galette recipe so you can put that homemade frangipane to good use!

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Ingredient Notes

Frangipane is made simply by creaming together unsalted butter, eggs, almond flour, sugar, and almond extract (some recipes also call for vanilla extract). We like to add a pinch of Kosher salt to season everything.

Make sure all the ingredients are room temperature — this will ensure the texture of the almond cream is smooth, and completely luscious.

Bonus? Instead of mixing by hand, place all ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment. Cream everything together on medium speed until smooth! Alternatively, you can make this in a food processor Both instructions included in the recipe card below.

Can I Use Almond Paste Instead?

Yes, but the texture of the frangipane will be looser (and creamier!) if you use almond meal or almond flour.

Different Uses For Frangipane

The most common use for frangipane is as a creamy base for other tarts and galettes. Below, we’ve spread a thin layer of frangipane before spooning on some sweet summer strawberries for our strawberry galette.

Here are some classic recipes that traditionally use almond cream:

It is also delicious when spread into a thin layer on top of puff pastry. Try topping it with whatever fresh fruit is in season!

Spooning strawberries on top of frangipane and pie dough to make a galette.

FAQS

Is frangipane the same as marzipan?

While they are both creams made from ground almonds, they are quite different. Frangipane is used as a filling, while marzipan has a more candy-like texture and can be molded to coat or shape cakes and cookies.

Can you freeze grangipane?

Is frangipane gluten-free?

This recipes IS gluten-free!

Can this be eaten raw?

No. This recipe has raw egg in it and needs to be baked to be safe to eat.

Slice of strawberry galette on parchment paper with vanilla ice cream melting on top.

Can You Make Frangipane With Other Nuts?

Yes! Feel free to experiment with ground hazelnuts, walnuts, or pistachios! It won’t be the classic almond flavor, but it will still be completely delicious.

How Much Does This Recipe Yield?

This will make enough for one large tart or several mini tartlets.

Strawberry galette slice with melted ice cream on top and 2 silver spoons on the side. — **Don’t forget to pin this for later!**

With a prep time of just 5 minutes, you’ll find yourself coming up with all kinds of excuses to make this sweet, nutty almond cream again and again.

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Spreading frangipane on pie dough before baking a galette.

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