Frangipane with Sliced Almonds

Ingredients

  • 1 cup blanched, sliced almonds, toasted
  • ½ cup plus 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg plus 1 yolk
  • 2 ½ tablespoons Amaretto or any almond-flavored liqueur

    • Directions

    1. In a food processor, pulse the almonds, sugar, and flour until the almonds are finely ground.
    2. Add remaining ingredients, pulsing until mixture forms a loose paste.
    3. Place frangipane in a bowl covered with plastic wrap.

    Notes

  • Makes approximately 1 ½ cups. store in the refrigerator for up to a week.

    • C u i s i n e S c h u l z