Description
The Almond & Apricot Frangipane Tart is a traditional French dessert that combines a flaky, buttery tart crust (pâte sucrée) with a sweet, almond-flavored filling (frangipane), and a layer of fresh fruit, in this case, apricots. The combination of almond cream and apricots gives this tart a unique flavor profile, balancing the richness of the almonds with the tartness of the apricots. Baked until golden, it is a stunning and delicious dessert that will impress your guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Tart Crust (Pâte Sucrée)
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1 ¼ cups (160 g) all-purpose flour
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¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
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Pinch of salt
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½ cup (115 g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
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1 egg yolk
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2–3 tsp ice water
Frangipane (Almond Cream)
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½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup (100 g) sugar
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1 cup (100 g) almond flour (finely ground almonds)
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract (or ½ tsp almond extract)
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2 tsp all-purpose flour
Fruit Topping
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6–8 fresh apricots (halved and pitted)
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2 tbsp apricot jam (for glazing)
Instructions
Make the Tart Crust
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In a bowl, mix flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
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Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Add yolk and just enough ice water to bring dough together.
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Shape into a disk, wrap, and chill 30 minutes.
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Roll out dough and press into a 9-inch tart pan. Chill again for 20 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Blind bake (line with parchment and weights) for 15 minutes. Remove weights, bake another 8–10 minutes until lightly golden. Cool.
Make the Frangipane
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Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
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Add almond flour, then eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla and flour until smooth.
Assemble the Tart
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Spread frangipane evenly into cooled crust.
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Arrange apricot halves cut-side up on top (press lightly into the cream).
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Bake for 35–40 minutes, until frangipane is golden and set.
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Warm apricot jam and brush over tart for a glossy finish.
Notes
This tart combines a rich almond frangipane with the sweet-tart flavor of apricots for a delightful balance. Serve it slightly warm or at room temperature, and garnish with toasted almonds or a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant finish
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European / French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: Moderate
Keywords: Almond tart, Apricot almond tart, Frangipane tart, Apricot dessert, Almond cream tart