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Easy Rhubarb Almond Frangipane Tart Garden Therapy

Published: May 24, 2020 · Modified: Jun 22, 2024 by Lisa Keys · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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Last Updated on June 22, 2024 by Lisa Keys

Unbaked rhubarb almond frangipane tart.

Before I discuss this easy rhubarb almond frangipane tart let's chat about the garden.

Earlier this month I trusted some internet information which led me to a huge garden blunder. I planted my much cared for indoor tomatoes outside too soon. The weather turned cold and especially windy just days later and being away from home I was unable to protect those beauties. Mother Nature took a toll on the plants, but they held on.

Today, in spite of their ravaged leaves they continue to thrive and I am already seeing a few tomatoes. Planting a garden can teach us many lessons. Remaining strong no matter how life chooses to chew us up and spit us out is one of them. Stay calm and plant some seeds. The rewards are great.

Green tomato on the vine.

Tending a garden also teaches patience. For instance, I planted rhubarb last year and I really, really, really want to pick it, but I can’t. The rule of thumb is to let the plant build its root system and strength over a three-year period before harvesting. It’s the same with asparagus. It’s been 7 years since I planted the asparagus and today we are harvesting more than we can eat.

What a joy to share it. The reward of patience. Lesson learned

Growing asparagus.

As the world is opening up so is the produce at the market. Rhubarb is plentiful in the spring, but has a short growing season. Get while the getting is good and stock up on the naturally tart stalks. This darling of a perennial vegetable can be added to pies, muffins, quick breads and even savory dishes. It can also be sliced and frozen for later use in compotes and savory sauces.

How to make the rhubarb almond frangipane tart

  • Make the almond frangipane in a food processor by simply combining all the ingredients.
  • Make the crust by combining all the ingredients with an electric mixer.
  • Press the crust into the tart pan with your fingers. No rolling pin needed.
  • Spread the almond frangipane over the crust.
  • Decorate the top with rhubarb pieces.
  • Bake, cool, enjoy.

This rhubarb almond frangipane tart is a showstopper. You don't need a rolling pin and there is no blind baking of the crust. It's so easy to put together and totally fail-proof. Let me know if you give it a try.

Rhubarb almond frangipane tart.
Unbaked rhubarb almond frangipane tart.

Rhubarb Almond Frangipane Tart

Lisa Keys
Fresh rhubarb with an almond frangipane in a buttery tart crust. 
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American/French
Servings 8
Calories 198 kcal

Ingredients
  

ALMOND FRANGIPANE

  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoon sugar
  • ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon almond paste
  • 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoon unbleached all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

CRUST

  • 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¼ cup plus 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 to 4 stalks fresh cut rhubarb, diced on diagonal (½-inch dice)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions
 

  • In food processor fitted with metal blade, beat the sugar and almond paste until almond paste is chopped into small bits. Add butter; pulse just until blended. Add eggs and vanilla; blend until smooth. Scrape down the bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to the butter mixture and pulse until just blended. Cover and chill while preparing crust.
  • For crust: With electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Scrape down the bowl, then beat in the egg yolk. Combine the flour and salt, then add to the bowl, beating on low speed until just incorporated. Place dough in a 9-inch round fluted tart pan. Using fingertips, press the dough evenly across the bottom and up the sides of the pan to cover in an even layer. Dock (prick) the dough every 2 inches with a fork. Place the tart pan on a baking sheet; freeze for 10 minutes or until firm.
  • Meanwhile, set a rack in the top third of the oven and preheat to 350°. Spoon the frangipane to the center of the tart crust, and using an offset spatula, spread evenly all the way to the edges. Individually place the chunks of rhubarb on the frangipane in a pattern you like, leaving room between the pieces. Sprinkle tart with 1 tablespoon of sugar.
  • Bake until the top is lightly browned, about 40 to 45 minutes. Tart will look puffy, but then settle with cooling. Cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 179mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 118IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 1mg
Keyword almond, frangipane, pie, rhubarb, tart
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Garden sage plant.
A symbol of wisdom, burning sage is used to achieve a healing state — or to solve or reflect upon spiritual dilemmas

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  1. carolee

    May 24, 2020 at 10:57 am

    It's not common sage, as the photo shows, but white sage and or artemisia purshiana that are burned for cleansing. The sage shown is used for wisdom, and in cooking and teas, but not in traditional burning rituals.

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    • Lisa

      May 24, 2020 at 11:10 am

      Thank you for your insights and teaching. I am curious as to why it must be one variety of sage over another?

      Reply
  2. Angela@eatlivehappy

    May 24, 2020 at 11:10 am

    5 stars
    Beautiful tart! Patience can be so hard but the rewards are so worth it. All in God's timing ❤️ love that purple asparagus, it's gorgeous 😍

    Reply
    • Lisa

      May 24, 2020 at 3:47 pm

      I guess that's why patience is a virtue. The purple asparagus keeps that lovely color even after cooking, too. <3 Thank you for being here.

      Reply

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