Almond Dreamin': A Frangipane Tart Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate almond experience with our Smooth Almond Butter

There's something undeniably magical about the combination of buttery, flaky pastry and a rich, almond-infused filling. Our Almond Frangipane Tart is the epitome of this delicious pairing. It’s a symphony of flavours and textures that will transport your taste buds to almond heaven. And the best part? It all starts with our very own Smooth Almond Butter.

Why our Smooth Almond Butter is the star of the show:

• Rich and creamy: Our Smooth Almond Butter provides the perfect base for the frangipane filling, adding a depth of flavour that's simply irresistible.
• Versatile: It's not just for toast! This almond butter is a culinary chameleon, elevating any dish it touches.
• High-quality ingredients: We use only the finest almonds to create our Smooth Almond Butter, ensuring a premium taste experience.

Now, let's get baking!

Almond Frangipane Tart Recipe

Yields: 8 servings Prep time: 1 hour Cook time: 45-50 minutes

Ingredients:

For the Tart:

• 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup icing sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 120g unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 egg, whisked
• ½ tsp vanilla essence

For the Filling:

• 90g unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• ¼ cup 99th Monkey Smooth Almond Butter
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• ¼ tsp almond extract
• Pinch of salt
• 1 ½ cups almond flour
• ½ cup flaked almonds
• Icing sugar, for dusting

Instructions:

Making the Tart:

1. Prepare the dough: In a bowl, combine flour, icing sugar, and salt. Cut butter into small cubes and rub into flour mixture until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until dough comes together. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Roll and shape: Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to a 3mm thickness. Line a 23cm tart tin with the dough, trim excess, and prick the base with a fork. Cover and freeze for 30 minutes.
3. Blind bake: Preheat oven to 190°C. Fill the tart shell with baking paper and pie weights or rice. Bake for 20 minutes, then remove weights and bake for 5 more minutes. Let cool completely.

Making the Filling:

1. Cream the butter and sugar: In a stand mixer, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add eggs and almond butter: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in almond butter.
3. Combine remaining ingredients: Mix in vanilla, almond extract, salt, and almond flour.
4. Fill the tart: Pour filling into cooled tart shell and sprinkle with flaked almonds.

Baking the Tart:

1. Bake: Bake at 190°C for 20-25 minutes, then cover with foil and bake for an additional 10-20 minutes (total 45-50 minutes), or until golden and set.
2. Cool and serve: Let cool completely before slicing and dusting with icing sugar.

Tips for Tart Perfection:

• For a richer flavour, use blanched almond flour.
• If you prefer a sweeter tart, increase the sugar in the filling by 1-2 tablespoons.
• For a more decadent treat, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

This Almond Frangipane Tart is the perfect showcase for the versatility and deliciousness of our Smooth Almond Butter. It's a treat that's sure to impress your friends and family. So why wait? Get baking and experience the magic of almond butter in every bite!