French Almond and Raspberry Tart with Frangipane Filling
A delicate tart featuring tender almond frangipane beneath a layer of fresh raspberries in a buttery pastry shell. This french-inspired desserts ready in about 80 minutes layers all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, unsalted butter, cold and cubed into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 7 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 cup almond flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- optional powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. To make the tart crust, combine 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour and 1/4 cup powdered sugar in a food processor; pulse briefly to combine.
- Step 2: Add 7 tbsp cold cubed unsalted butter and 1 egg yolk, pulse until dough just comes together in clumps.
- Step 3: Press dough evenly into a 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom, piercing bottom with a fork; chill in refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Step 4: Line the crust with parchment and fill with pie weights or dried beans; bake blind for 15 minutes.
- Step 5: Remove weights and parchment; bake crust 5 more minutes until lightly golden.
- Step 6: Meanwhile, for frangipane filling, cream 6 tbsp softened unsalted butter with 3/4 cup granulated sugar in a bowl until fluffy using an electric mixer on medium speed, about 3 minutes.
- Step 7: Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then fold in 1 cup almond flour and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
- Step 8: Spread frangipane evenly over warm tart crust, then arrange 2 cups fresh raspberries on top gently.
- Step 9: Bake tart for 30-35 minutes until frangipane is puffed and golden and raspberries are soft.
- Step 10: Cool completely on a wire rack, dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does French Almond and Raspberry Tart with Frangipane Filling take to make?
Total time is about 80 minutes (30 min prep + 50 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover French Almond and Raspberry Tart with Frangipane Filling?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in French Almond and Raspberry Tart with Frangipane Filling?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale French Almond and Raspberry Tart with Frangipane Filling for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with French Almond and Raspberry Tart with Frangipane Filling?
French desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
