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Cherry and Almond Frangipane Dessert
Cherry and Almond Frangipane Dessert combines a sweet cherry filling with a delicious light almond sponge topping. It's a simple dessert to make but feels luxurious and a real treat.
Ingredients
- 400 g cherries in juice
- 100 g caster sugar
- 1 tsp cornflour
for the Frangipane
- 55 g butter
- 55 g caster sugar
- 40 g ground almonds
- 1 large egg
- 15 g plain flour
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 190C/170C fan oven
- 400 g cherries in juice, 100 g caster sugarPut the juice from the cherries and the sugar in a pan and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved.
- 1 tsp cornflourMix the cornflour with a little water and add to the warm, sweetened cherry juice and bring to a gentle boil.
- Cook for 2 minutes, stirring all the time until the starch is cooked out.
- 400 g cherries in juiceAdd the cherries to the sauce and place in a shallow dish, leave to cool slightly.
- 55 g butter, 55 g caster sugar, 40 g ground almonds, 1 large egg, 15 g plain flourUsing an electric mixer or a wooden spoon, beat together the frangipane ingredients.
- Spoon the frangipane mixture over the cherries.
- Bake for 20 minutes until risen and golden brown.
- Serve with cream, ice cream or Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
Calories: 274kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 81mgPotassium: 79mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 753IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg