almond cream

By on July 7, 2013

almond cream [ah-muhnd, am-uhnd; spelling pronunciation al-muhnd kreem] noun

Also called frangipane. A mixture of eggs, butter, sugar and some sort of almond product (actual almonds, almond flour or even almond paste) that results in a thick, spreadable or pipeable mixture. It is spread in tart shells and pastries before baking.

 

Bakepedia Tip

Almond cream is very easy to make in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. (Recipe coming).

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