Frangipane Tart

Aug 23, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A buttery pâte sucrée tart filled with rich almond frangipane subtly enhanced with real vanilla bean, baked to a golden finish for a tender, flavorful dessert.

Prep 45 min

Cook 45 min

Cooling 40 min

Total 2 hr 10 min

Yield 8 tarts

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Ingredients

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1 ¼ cups (150.0 g)all-purpose flour, for dough
¼ cup (30.0 g)confectioners' sugar, for dough
¼ tsp (1.25 g)fine sea salt, for dough
8.0 tbsp (113.0 g)cold unsalted butter, cubed, for dough
1.0 (18.0 g)large egg yolk, for dough
1.0 tbsp (15.0 ml)ice water, for dough
1.0 tsp (5.0 g)vanilla bean paste, for frangipane
1.0 cup (96.0 g)almond flour, for frangipane
½ cup (100.0 g)granulated sugar, for frangipane
6.0 tbsp (85.0 g)unsalted butter, softened, for frangipane
2.0 large (100.0 g)eggs, for frangipane

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Instructions

Prepare the pâte sucrée dough: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt.
Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add the egg yolk and 1 tablespoon ice water; mix gently until the dough just comes together. Add a little more ice water if it seems dry.
Form the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out chilled dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer to a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom; press into the pan and trim excess.
Prick the bottom with a fork. Line the crust with parchment and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Blind bake for 15 minutes.
Remove weights and parchment; bake another 8 minutes until the crust is set and lightly golden. Remove from oven but keep oven on.
Prepare frangipane filling: In a bowl, cream softened butter with granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
Add almond flour and mix to combine.
Add the vanilla bean paste and beat in eggs one at a time until smooth and well-incorporated.
Pour frangipane into the pre-baked tart shell and smooth the top.
Bake tart for 30-35 minutes until frangipane is puffed and golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Cool tart for 10 minutes, then remove the tart ring. Allow to cool to room temperature before serving.

Tips

Keep the butter cold when making the pâte sucrée to ensure a tender crust with flaky texture.
Use vanilla bean paste to evenly distribute natural vanilla flavor in the frangipane filling.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make frangipane tart?

Plan on 45 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of cooking, plus 40 minutes to chill and rest. The recipe makes 1 9-inch tart.

How should I store frangipane tart?

Store the tart covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated up to 4 days. Reheat briefly before serving if desired.

Can I make frangipane tart ahead?

Dough and frangipane filling can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated separately; assemble and bake just before serving.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp vanilla bean paste, for frangipane (5 g). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

A buttery pâte sucrée tart filled with rich almond frangipane subtly enhanced with real vanilla bean, baked to a golden finish for a tender, flavorful dessert.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

404 Calories / serving

28.0g Fat

33.6g Carbs

6.6g Protein

17.2g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~3232 cal · 224g fat · 269g carbs · 53g protein · 138g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 404 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 76 min·4.4 mi·~8900 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 55 min·2.8 mi·~5500 steps
Moderate cycling 41 min·8.2 mi
Swimming laps 57 min
Jogging 40 min·3.3 mi·~6400 steps
Stair climbing 37 min·~3350 steps
Dancing 66 min
Bodyweight circuit training 41 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 94 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.

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