Christmas Apple Frangipane Tart
Experience the festive joy of the holidays with this Christmas Apple Frangipane Tart. A buttery, flaky crust envelops a rich almond frangipane filling, layered with tender slices of tart apples and finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar. This dessert is not only visually stunning but also deliciously balanced, making it the perfect centerpiece for any holiday gathering. Whether you’re a novice baker or an experienced chef, this tart promises to create cherished memories around the table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 cup almond meal
- 2 large eggs
- 2 medium fresh apples (e.g., Granny Smith), thinly sliced
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine flour and granulated sugar. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add egg yolk and mix until combined. Press into a tart pan and chill for 30 minutes.
- For the frangipane filling, cream together softened butter and almond meal. Gradually add sugar, then beat in eggs one at a time until smooth.
- Spread half of the frangipane over the chilled crust. Layer thin apple slices on top and pour remaining frangipane over them.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and set. Let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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