Frangipane (Almond Cream) VIDEO
Frangipane (almond cream filling) is made of just a few simple ingredients and is used in a variety of different French desserts, both classic and modern. With the right technique, you can make a great frangipane almond cream in as little as 5 minutes using 4 simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 305kcal
Ingredients
Frangipane (almond cream)
- 100 g Unsalted butter 82%, room temp
- 100 g Granulated sugar
- 100 g Almond flour
- 100 g Egg room temp, approx 2 eggs
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla bean paste optional
Instructions
- With the help of an electric hand mixer, cream room temperature butter and sugar until fluffy, for about 3 minutes
- Whisk egg lightly and slowly incorporate into the almond mixture while the mixer is on
- Whisk in vanilla, if using
- Fold in almond meal and salt
- Fill a piping bag with the almond cream and pop it into the fridge for 10 minutes to slightly thicken
- Use it according to the recipe
- Store in fridge for max 3 days in airtight container
Video
Nutrition
Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 507IU | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg