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Gluten Free Sesame Almond Frangipane


  • Author: Selina Progar

Description

A rich almond filling is made with butter, sugar, eggs, sesame seeds, and almond extract for a nutty, fluffy base. Once baked, it’s cut to fit inside tart shells, adding depth and flavor to the dessert.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 79g Sugar
  • 122g Almond flour
  • 1tsp Almond extract
  • 140g Butter
  • 122g Eggs – (roughly 2 extra large eggs)
  • 2 tbs Sesame seeds
  • 43g Gluten Free all purpose flour
  • 2g Salt

Instructions

  1. On a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine sugar, almond extract, sesame seeds, butter, and salt. Cream together on medium speed for 3-4 minutes or until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, making sure to scrape down the sides after each addition. Mix for 2 minutes on medium speed after the eggs have been added.
  3. Add flour, and mix on stir until incorporated, then mix for 1 minute on 2nd speed.
  4. Prepare a ¼ sheet pan with pan spray and parchment paper. Spread out evenly and bake at 350 degrees starting at 10 minutes.
  5. Bake until the center of the cake springs back when lightly touched.
  6. Let cool. Use the tart ring to cut out pieces, you will place these in the bottom of your tart.