This Vegan Apricot Frangipane Tart is a divine symphony of flavors and textures, featuring a buttery crust, a sweet and nutty frangipane, and lusciously glazed apricots. It's a stunning dessert that's perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself. Share this delightful recipe with friends and remember to bookmark our site for more plant-based pastry pleasures!
Ingredients:
For the Pastry:
1 batch of vegan shortcrust pastry
50g (⅕ cup) apricot jam for glazing
For the Frangipane:
60g (¼ cup) vegan butter, room temperature
50g (¼ cup) granulated sugar (organic if in the US)
40g (2 tbsp) vegan Greek-style yogurt or unsweetened apple sauce/puree
½ teaspoon almond extract for that marzipan flavor
60g (½ cup) ground almonds for texture and taste
30g (¼ cup) all-purpose flour to bind
½ teaspoon baking powder for lift
For the Topping:
12 ripe apricots, halved and pitted
100g (⅖ cup) apricot jam for extra shine
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract for a flavor boost
Instructions:
Prepare the vegan shortcrust pastry as instructed and let the par-baked shell cool.
Brush the base and sides of the crust gently with warmed apricot jam for a sweet seal.
Whisk the vegan butter until fluffy before adding sugar, then blend until creamy.
Gradually whisk in the yogurt and almond extract, then fold in the dry ingredients until just mixed.
Pipe or spoon the frangipane into the crust, creating a smooth layer for the fruit.
Coat the apricot halves in the remaining jam mixed with vanilla, ensuring they’re well glazed.
Arrange the apricot halves atop the frangipane, alternating the direction for a beautiful pattern.
Brush the apricots with any leftover jam glaze for a dazzling finish.
Bake until the apricots are tender and caramelized, watching to protect the crust edges with foil if needed.
Let the tart cool before removing it from the tin, and chill before serving for the best flavor fusion.
This Vegan Apricot Frangipane Tart is a showstopper dessert that's sure to become a new favorite. Don't forget to share this recipe with fellow dessert aficionados and bookmark our site for more vegan baking adventures!
