The Ultimate Homemade Frangipane (Easy One Bowl Recipe)
Once you master this simple homemade frangipane, you’ll want to smear it inside every tart and galette you bake. It’s a foolproof, five-minute recipe that delivers an incredibly creamy, nutty finish. It’s naturally gluten-free and so delicious that you might find yourself sneaking a spoonful straight from the bowl.
Prep5 minutes mins
Cook0 minutes mins
Total5 minutes mins
Cuisine: French
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: almond cream, almond filling, chef-tested dessert, creamy almond filling, restaurant-worthy dessert, what is frangipane
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 739kcal
Stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment or handheld mixer
- ½ cup (60g) almond flour or finely ground almond meal
- 3 Tbsp (40g) granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp (28g) unsalted butter room temperature
- pinch of Kosher salt
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 tsp almond extract or you can use bourbon
Make the frangipane. In the bowl of a stand mixer, place ½ cup (60g) almond flour, 3 Tbsp (40g) sugar, 2 Tbsp (28g) unsalted butter, and a pinch of kosher salt. Beat on medium speed until well combined, about 2 minutes. Add 1 egg and 1 tsp almond extract, then beat on medium to medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes more. Alternatively, can be mixed with a handheld mixer. Refrigerate until needed.
- Yield: Enough filling for 1 tart (see strawberry galette recipe for details).
- Make ahead & storage: Frangipane keeps refrigerated up to 5 days or frozen up to 1 month. Thaw overnight before using.
- Tip: Use room-temperature ingredients.
Calories: 739kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 246mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 970IU | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 3mg