Frangipane Tart with Figs and Port
Frangipane Tart with Figs and Port
Ingredients
- 1 cup (150 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ cup (105 g) sugar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) port
- 5 fresh figs, stems removed and halved
- ¾ cup (100 g) ground almonds, lightly packed
- 2 tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (105 g) sugar
- 1 egg
- ¼ tsp almond extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the flour and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer. Add the egg yolk and beat until the mixture is smooth. Using a wooden spoon, mix in the dry ingredients. Spread the dough into a 14 x 4-inch (35 x 10 cm) rectangular tart pan with a removable bottom. Using your fingertips, firmly press the dough into the bottom and sides of the pan. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Frangipane Tart with Figs and Port