Frangipane

Frangipane (/ˈfrændʒᵻˌpæn, -ˌpeɪn/) is a filling made from or flavored with almonds. Frangipani Italian pronunciation: [ˌfrandʒiˈpaːni] is derived from frangere il pane (Italian for "that breaks the bread"). This filling can be used in a variety of ways including cakes and such pastries as the Bakewell tart, Conversation tart, Jesuite and Pithivier. A French spelling from a 1674 cookbook is franchipane with the earliest modern spelling coming from a 1732 confectioners' dictionary. Originally designated as a custard tart flavored by almonds or pistachios it came later to designate a filling that could be used in a variety of confections and baked goods. Frangipane is one of France's many traditional foods associated with Christmas celebration.

Frangipane

Frangipane (/ˈfrændʒᵻˌpæn, -ˌpeɪn/) is a filling made from or flavored with almonds. Frangipani Italian pronunciation: [ˌfrandʒiˈpaːni] is derived from frangere il pane (Italian for "that breaks the bread"). This filling can be used in a variety of ways including cakes and such pastries as the Bakewell tart, Conversation tart, Jesuite and Pithivier. A French spelling from a 1674 cookbook is franchipane with the earliest modern spelling coming from a 1732 confectioners' dictionary. Originally designated as a custard tart flavored by almonds or pistachios it came later to designate a filling that could be used in a variety of confections and baked goods. Frangipane is one of France's many traditional foods associated with Christmas celebration.