Frangipane tarts
Frangipane tarts are classic French and British pastries featuring a sweet, buttery almond cream filling baked inside a crisp shortcrust pastry shell. The filling is typically made from ground almonds, butter, sugar, eggs, and often a splash of rum or almond extract, sometimes topped with fruit like cherries or pears. They are a staple of patisserie shops and tea rooms across both countries.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These tarts are high in fat and carbohydrates due to the butter, sugar, and almond content, with a moderate amount of protein from the almonds and eggs. A single serving (one tart or a slice) generally ranges from 300 to 450 calories, providing calcium and vitamin E from the almonds.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 220 mg |
| Potassium | 110 mg |
| Calcium | 45 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 IU |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin E | 2.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
Per 1 tart (100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The name 'frangipane' is believed to be derived from an Italian nobleman, Marquis Frangipani, who created a almond-scented glove fragrance that inspired the pastry's flavor profile. Nutritionally, the almond-based filling offers a richer, more complex texture and nutty flavor compared to traditional fruit-only fillings.
