frangipane
noun
fran·gi·pane
ˈfran-jə-ˌpān 
fräⁿ-zhē-ˈpän
fräⁿ-zhē-ˈpän
: a custard usually flavored with almonds
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With its light, airy dough the croissant falls apart in the best way possible, but the highlight is the generous and satisfying frangipane that fills the center of the pastry.
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Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
Speaking of Jasmine, her pear-and-chocolate frangipane tart looks so perfect Tom could have baked it.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Part of the retailer’s fan-favorite German food line, these tarts feature a buttery pastry crust filled with rich almond frangipane and layered with thin slices of apple.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
The gin is creamy and dry on the palate, with delicate green pine and subtle frangipane notes, leading to a harmonious blend of citrus zest and exotic spices.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The classic French version, the galette des rois, is a puff pastry cake usually filled with frangipane—a sweet cream made from almonds, butter, sugar, and eggs.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
These tarts from San Francisco restaurant Che Fico transform wintry fruits into a comforting treat: The semolina frangipane creates a light, airy base that cradles juicy rounds of grapefruit and orange.
—Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2025
The mango tart that finished my meal had an oat frangipane and coconut pastry cream.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
There’s a twice-baked pain au chocolat with malt biscuit frangipane, chocolate ganache, and hunks of TimTams on top, created to celebrate the iconic Australian cookie’s 60th anniversary.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
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Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
Speaking of Jasmine, her pear-and-chocolate frangipane tart looks so perfect Tom could have baked it.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Part of the retailer’s fan-favorite German food line, these tarts feature a buttery pastry crust filled with rich almond frangipane and layered with thin slices of apple.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
The gin is creamy and dry on the palate, with delicate green pine and subtle frangipane notes, leading to a harmonious blend of citrus zest and exotic spices.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The classic French version, the galette des rois, is a puff pastry cake usually filled with frangipane—a sweet cream made from almonds, butter, sugar, and eggs.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
These tarts from San Francisco restaurant Che Fico transform wintry fruits into a comforting treat: The semolina frangipane creates a light, airy base that cradles juicy rounds of grapefruit and orange.
—Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2025
The mango tart that finished my meal had an oat frangipane and coconut pastry cream.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
There’s a twice-baked pain au chocolat with malt biscuit frangipane, chocolate ganache, and hunks of TimTams on top, created to celebrate the iconic Australian cookie’s 60th anniversary.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Frangipane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frangipane. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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