Feijoa Frangipane Tart Recipe
2024-05-04- Cuisine: New Zealand
- Course: desserts
- Skill Level: Beginner
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- Yield: 1 large tart (approx)
- Servings: 6 individual tart servings
- Prep Time: 30m
- Cook Time: 40m
- Ready In: 1:10 h
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A Feijoa Frangipane Tart is a delightful dessert that combines the exotic taste of feijoas with a rich and creamy almond filling, all nestled in a buttery pastry crust.
Imagine a tart with a crispy, golden crust holding a creamy, nutty filling made from ground almonds, butter, and eggs. On top of this luxurious filling, you’ll find slices of fresh feijoas, adding a burst of tangy-sweet flavor.
The feijoas are thinly sliced and arranged on top of the almond filling, creating a beautiful mosaic of flavors. A sprinkle of sugar over the feijoas adds a caramelized touch as it bakes in the oven.
Once baked to perfection, the Feijoa Frangipane Tart emerges with a golden-brown hue, the almond filling slightly risen and sponge-like to the touch.
Served warm, each slice of this tart is a heavenly combination of buttery pastry, creamy almond filling, and the unique taste of feijoas. Enjoy it on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Ingredients
- 225g sweet short crust pastry
- 125 butter
- 125g castor sugar
- 125g ground almonds
- 1 tablespoon plain flour
- 2 eggs
- 6-8 feijoas or 12 if you wish to add fresh slices after baking
Method
Step 1
Prepare 6 individual loose bottom tart tins or one large tin by greasing them and then dusting them with flour.
Step 2
Pre heat oven to 170°C
Step 3
On a floured surface roll out pastry thinly to fit tart tin
Step 4
Make the frangipane filling by creaming the butter & sugar together until light and fluffy.
Step 5
Gradually beat in the eggs one at a time.
Step 6
Fold in the ground almonds and spread the frangipane mixture over the tart base.
Step 7
Peel and slice the feijoas and arrange over the frangipane mixture.
Step 8
Sprinkle some castor sugar over the feijoas.
Step 9
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the frangipane is golden and risen slightly and is like sponge to touch. Smaller tarts will only require 25-35 minutes.
Step 10
Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream
I obtained this recipe from the Pasepudding website. Check it out; she has some cool recipes too!