Quick Almond Frangipane
Quick Almond Frangipane
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons almond meal
- 2 tablespoons caster sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 cup flaked almonds, as needed for topping
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter and caster sugar. Cream them together using a whisk or a rubber spatula until the mixture is smooth and pale yellow.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Add the almond meal and a pinch of salt to the creamed butter and sugar. Stir with a spatula until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Pour in the beaten egg and the vanilla extract (if using). Mix thoroughly with the spatula until a smooth, soft, and creamy paste is formed. Ensure there are no lumps.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Sprinkle flaked almonds generously over the top of the almond frangipane paste. The frangipane is now ready to use.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
To use, spread the prepared almond frangipane paste over a crumpet, brioche, or other pastry. Then, bake or air fry according to your appliance's instructions until the topping is lightly golden and set, and the flaked almonds are toasted.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Quick Almond Frangipane
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons almond meal
- 2 tablespoons caster sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 cup flaked almonds, as needed for topping
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter and caster sugar. Cream them together using a whisk or a rubber spatula until the mixture is smooth and pale yellow.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Add the almond meal and a pinch of salt to the creamed butter and sugar. Stir with a spatula until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Pour in the beaten egg and the vanilla extract (if using). Mix thoroughly with the spatula until a smooth, soft, and creamy paste is formed. Ensure there are no lumps.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Sprinkle flaked almonds generously over the top of the almond frangipane paste. The frangipane is now ready to use.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
To use, spread the prepared almond frangipane paste over a crumpet, brioche, or other pastry. Then, bake or air fry according to your appliance's instructions until the topping is lightly golden and set, and the flaked almonds are toasted.