Almond Paste Frangipane Tart: Parisian Elegance at Home

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
• 1/2 cup (100g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup (50g) powdered sugar (icing sugar)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2-3 tablespoons ice water
• 1 cup (227g) almond paste
• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, for topping (optional)