Description
The delicious recipe of easy almond cream filling, perfect to fill a Galette des Rois or the base of an 8–9 inch tart. A classic French pastry cream made with simple ingredients and ready in minutes.
Ingredients
- 100 g (1/3 cup) unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- 100 g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
- 100 g (1 cup) ground almonds
- 100 g eggs, about 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Place the softened butter and sugar in a medium bowl and mix with an electric mixer for about 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, then mix again until fully incorporated.
- Add the ground almonds and a pinch of salt and mix until smooth and homogeneous.
- Use immediately as a filling for tarts and pastries, or cover and refrigerate until needed.
Notes
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Tips:
- Use a kitchen scale for accuracy; almond cream relies on precise ratios.
- Make sure butter and eggs are at room temperature for a smooth texture.
- Do not overmix once the almonds are added to keep the cream light.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: filling, cream
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 19
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 28