Raspberry Frangipane Tart

If you are a lover of pies and tarts then you will definitely enjoy this Raspberry Frangipane Tart. It can be made in advance to take along to family gatherings or picnics or serve with afternoon tea!

This Raspberry and Almond Frangipane tart is usually a popular bake in the summer months to use up any excess berries (See variations of other berries that work well). I adapted this recipe from my gluten free Bakewell tart which is a regular bake and my gluten free raspberry and white chocolate brownies are always a hit in the summer months.

Love using berries in your bakes then you will also love my gluten free blackberry muffins or my gluten free strawberry cupcakes.

Ingredients

• Sweet shortcrust pastry - Ready-made 9 inch pastry case. I used my gluten-free shortcrust pastry and blind baked ready to use. You can use your preferred tart pastry shell.
• Unsalted butter - Allow the butter to come to room temperature before use. If you require a dairy free frangipane you can substitute it for your preferred dairy free butter block.
• Sugar - You can use caster or fine white sugar. Be sure to sieve the sugar before using to free it from any lumps.
• Eggs - Use eggs that are at room temperature.
• Lemon juice - I like to add a little lemon juice but if you prefer you could use almond extract.
• Ground Almonds - This will make the filling beautiful and moist. You can substitute for Almond flour if this is easier for you to get in your local shop.
• All Purpose Flour - I used store bought gluten free plain flour from Doves free from range. You can use your preferred brand of All purpose flour.
• Raspberry jam - I used seedless raspberry jam at the time of photographing the recipe. I have also used regular seeded jam in the past.
• Raspberries - I used fresh raspberries but this recipe will also work with frozen raspberries used straight from the freezer.
• Flaked Almonds - Optional. I like to add a small handful of flaked almonds for raspberry almond frangipane but feel free to leave them out if preferred.
• Powdered Sugar - Optional. I like to dust the finished tart with a little powdered sugar but you can skip this step if preferred.

See the recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

9 inch Tart Shell. Sweet shortcrust pastry - You will need a tart shell for this recipe. I have a homemade gluten free shortcrust pastry recipe that is easy to follow, That can be made in advance. If you prefer you can buy a readymade tart base or pastry shell from your local store.

• Preheat oven to 170°C/325°F/Gas Mark 3
• Beat butter and sugar together until it looks light and fluffy.
• Beat in eggs gradually to butter and sugar mixture and add lemon juice.

• Mix together flour and ground almonds. Then fold in almond and flour mix until fully combined.
• Spread the raspberry jam evenly on the pre-prepared pastry shell.

• Spoon in frangipane mixture and gently spread evenly in the tin.
• Push the raspberries into the frangipane filling. Place the raspberries evenly in the tin leaving space between each to allow the frangipane to rise during baking. Sprinkle with flaked almonds.
• Bake in the oven for 55-60 minutes until it is a light golden brown. remove from the oven and leave to fully cool before serving.

Hint: Check the frangipane with a wooden skewer and that it comes out clean. Some oven temperatures may vary so be sure that the center is fully baked before removing it from the oven

Variations

I often make this recipe using seasonal fruit or what I currently have available in my freezer. It is easily adapted to suit your family's taste or favorite berries.

• Mixed berry frangipane tart - Substitute the raspberries for your preferred berries. I have often used blueberry, blackberry, or frozen mixed berries in this recipe.
• Mini frangipane tarts - Using mini tartlet cases evenly divide the frangipane mixture between 6 tartlets. The baking time will have to be altered so be sure that you check and remove it from the oven when it is golden brown.
• Strawberry Frangipane tart - You can substitute the raspberries and jam for fresh strawberries and strawberry jam.
• Iced Frangipane tart - If you want to decorate with icing you can drizzle your preferred icing over the top of the cooled pie or see my gluten free iced bakewell tart for a fully iced tart.

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