Sesame Frangipane

Name: Sesame Frangipane
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Makes 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 1/2 cup blanched whole almonds, toasted; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup tahini, well stirred; 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Recipe photo courtesy of Will Anderson

Use this recipe to make our show-stopping Chocolate-Sesame Tarte Soleil.

Source: Martha Stewart Living, November 2016

10 mins 10 mins Makes 1 1/2 cups

Total Time Prep Yield

Ingredients

1/2 cup blanched whole almonds, toasted
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 large egg
1/4 cup tahini, well stirred
2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

1. Place almonds and sugar in a food processor; process until finely ground. Add butter, egg, tahini, flour, salt, and vanilla; process until smooth. Frangipane can be stored in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 1 day; return to room temperature before using.