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Raspberry Pistachio Frangipane Tart

A delightful tart with a buttery crust, almondy frangipane filling, crunchy pistachios, and bursts of tart raspberry flavor. Perfect for any occasion and surprisingly easy to make.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 8 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Tart Crust:
  • 1 1/4 cups 150g all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup 60g powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup 113g cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2-3 tablespoons ice water
  • For the Frangipane Filling:
  • 1 cup 100g ground almonds (almond flour)
  • 1/2 cup 100g granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup 113g unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 cup 60g shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry blender or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg yolk with 2 tablespoons of ice water. Pour this mixture into the flour mixture. Mix until the dough just comes together. If needed, add the remaining tablespoon of ice water.
  • Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer the dough to a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Gently press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of the pan.
  • Trim any excess dough from the edges of the tart pan. Use a fork to prick the bottom of the crust several times.
  • Line the tart crust with parchment paper and fill it with pie weights or dried beans. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes. Remove the parchment paper and pie weights and bake for another 5-7 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden.
  • While the crust is baking, make the frangipane filling. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the ground almonds (almond flour) and almond extract to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Spread the frangipane filling evenly over the pre-baked tart crust. Sprinkle the chopped pistachios over the frangipane.
  • Gently press the fresh raspberries into the frangipane filling.
  • Bake the Raspberry Pistachio Frangipane Tart in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the frangipane is golden brown and set.
  • Let the tart cool completely in the pan before removing it.