Almond cream


Almond cream
Light and delicious, it is used in a lot of desserts like tarts, cakes and pies (epiphany galette).
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Last modified on: August 31th 2025
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Preparation: 20 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 2 min.
Almond cream : Stage 1
Break 3 eggs into a high-sided container, add 2 tablespoons rum and whisk for a few seconds to get a smooth mixture.

Set aside.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 5 min.
Almond cream : Stage 2
In the bowl of a mixer, pour 250 g icing sugar, 25 g cornflour and 250 g butter cut into small pieces.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 1 min.
Almond cream : Stage 3
Add 250 g ground almonds.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 4 min.
Almond cream : Stage 4
Start the mixer and knead until smooth.

Stage 5 - ⌛ 2 min.
Almond cream : Stage 5
Leave the mixer running and pour in the egg + rum mixture in a small stream.

Stage 6 - ⌛ 5 min.
Almond cream : Stage 6
Once this mixture has been incorporated, your almond cream is complete.

Stage 7
Almond cream : Stage 7

A version with roasted almonds



If you have a little time, you can try this version with roasted almond powder, which has a stronger taste.
To do this, instead of adding 250 g ground almonds in step 3, pour them onto a sheet of baking paper on a baking sheet...

Stage 8
Almond cream : Stage 8
... and bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 180°C (360°F) to roast the almond powder.

Leave to cool, then use them in the recipe.
Remarks
You can store this cream in a closed container in the fridge for a few days, but it also freezes well. Just take the quantity you need for your recipe from the container in the freezer.

Almond cream is also the basis for frangipane.
Keeping: A few days in the fridge, in a closed bottle. Could be freezed easily.
Source: After Gaston Lenôtre.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe70 RDI=108 %311 RDI=118 %364 RDI=499 %4,900 RDI=245 %20,517 RDI: 245 %
Per 100 g7 RDI=12 %33 RDI=13 %39 RDI=54 %529 RDI=26 %2,218 RDI: 26 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: milk, Nuts, egg
How much will it cost?
  • For 1 kg : 8.15 €

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  • Hello,
    No, don't worry about that, the mix of almond cream + crème patissière make a great result after baking.
    jh january 9th 201816:13 2
  • Hello, my question about frangipan. Since almond cream has to be baked, doesn't it ruin Creme Patissiere? I thought you are not suppose to bake or overcook Creme Patissiere?
    Joe january 9th 201813:37 1

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