Frangipane Filling

Name: Frangipane Filling
Ingredients: 1 pound 14 ounces (855 g) almond paste; 6 ounces (170 g) granulated sugar; 14 ounces (400 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 2½ cups (600 ml) eggs; 3 ounces (85 g) bread flour

Preparation info

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Professional Pastry Chef

By Bo Friberg

Published 1989

About

Frangipane is an almond-based filling used in numerous European pastries and tarts. In addition to giving the paste a delicious flavor, the almonds absorb moisture, which helps baked goods made with this filling stay fresh longer than average.

Ingredients

1 pound 14 ounces (855 g) almond paste
6 o

Sauce
Vegetarian

Method

Place the almond paste and sugar in a mixer bowl. Add the soft butter gradually while mixing at low speed, using a paddle.
After all of the butter has been incorporated and the mixture is smooth, mix in the eggs, a few at a time, then mix in the flour. Store the frangipane filling in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature to soften, then stir until smooth