Experience the essence of autumn with our Fig and Walnut Frangipane Tart, a dessert that perfectly captures the season’s flavors and colors. This delightful tart consists of a buttery shortcrust pastry base, filled with a luscious almond frangipane, and layered with fig jam and crumbled walnuts. The combination of sweet figs, crunchy walnuts, and the rich almond frangipane creates a symphony of textures and flavors that is both comforting and indulgent.
Why You’ll Love This: If you enjoy the nutty and sweet flavors of autumn, this tart will be a delightful treat. The frangipane provides a moist and flavorful base, complemented by the unique taste of fig jam and the texture of walnuts. It’s a perfect blend of traditional and seasonal ingredients, creating a dessert that is as delicious as it is visually appealing.
Perfect Occasion: This tart is ideal for autumn gatherings, Thanksgiving celebrations, or as a sophisticated dessert for a dinner party. Its elegant appearance and rich flavors make it a great choice for any occasion that calls for a special and seasonal dessert.
Ingredients
For the Shortcrust Pastry:
- 500g all-purpose flour
- 200g sugar
- 200g butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 sachet vanilla sugar
For the Frangipane Cream:
- 100g butter
- 100g sugar
- 100g almond flour
- 30g flour
- 2 eggs
- Almond extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Walnuts, as needed
- Fig jam, as needed
Instructions
- Cream butter with sugar until it reaches a smooth consistency.
- Add eggs and continue mixing.
- Mix in flour and baking powder briefly, then form into a dough. Wrap in cling film and refrigerate.
- Roll out the pastry to 4mm thickness and line a 22-24cm buttered and floured tart tin.
- For the frangipane, cream butter and sugar until smooth. Gradually add eggs, then mix in flour, almond flour, almond extract, and baking powder.
- Spread a layer of fig jam over the pastry base, sprinkle with crumbled walnuts, then pour the frangipane cream over it.
- Gently spread another layer of fig jam on top.
- Bake at 180°C (356°F) for approximately 45-50 minutes.
Serve and enjoy this Fig and Walnut Frangipane Tart, a perfect marriage of seasonal ingredients and traditional flavors, making it an exquisite treat for any autumnal celebration.
