Apricots & Frangipane in Puff Pastry with Ascolano Mascarpone Cream

Apricots & Frangipane in Puff Pastry with Ascolano Mascarpone Cream

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Our recipe is a simple yet artful dessert layering almond-rich frangipane, succulent baked apricots, and a peach-scented Ascolano mascarpone cream.

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 oz almonds, traditionally blanched, however we used whole almonds for a more rustic look and texture.
  • 2 oz room temperature butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract 
  • 2 sheets commercial puff pastry, approximately 16 oz, cut as desired
  • Egg & milk to wash the pastry before baking
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 Tbsp mascarpone
  • 1 Tbsp Lucero Ascolano EVOO
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • Fresh ripe stone fruit, we recommend apricots or peaches. Cherries would also be very nice.
  • A sprinkle of granulated sugar

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