Classic French Frangipane
Description
This French frangipane is made by combining a homemade pastry cream and almond cream to make the classic nutty almond filling for tarts.
Ingredients
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1 cup skim milk
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1/4 cup white sugar
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1 large egg
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1 large egg yolk
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup almond meal
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract, or to taste
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1/4 teaspoon almond extract, or to taste
Directions
1
Bring milk to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from the heat and set aside.
2
Beat 1/4 cup sugar, egg, and egg yolk together until foamy. Add flour and slowly pour in hot milk, beating constantly until smooth and no lumps remain.
3
Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and slowly bring to a simmer over low heat. Cook, beating constantly to avoid any lumps, until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
4
Add butter and stir until melted. Add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, almond meal, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Let cool, stirring every so often to prevent a skin from forming.
5
Once cooled, use it right away or refrigerate until ready to use.