Frangipane
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Frangipane is a filling made from or flavored like almond
s. This filling can be used in a variety of ways including cakes, tarts and other assorted pastries, such as the Jesuite
. An alternative 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.
In some anecdotes this is a kind of sweet a noblewoman Jacopa da Settesoli
brought to St. Francis of Assisi
, when he was dying in 1226.
of Rome derived their name in the 11th century. A certain Frangipane was perfumer to Louis XIII of France
, hence the common name of the flowering tropical trees that are actually in the genus Plumeria
.
Almond
The almond , is a species of tree native to the Middle East and South Asia. Almond is also the name of the edible and widely cultivated seed of this tree...
s. This filling can be used in a variety of ways including cakes, tarts and other assorted pastries, such as the Jesuite
Jesuite
A Jesuite is triangular, flake pastry filled with frangipane cream and topped with sliced almonds and powdered sugar. The pastry originated in France and the name refers to the triangular shape of a Jesuit’s hat....
. An alternative French spelling from a 1674 cookbook is franchipane with the earliest modern spelling coming from a 1732 confectioners' dictionary. Originally designated as a custard
Custard
Custard is a variety of culinary preparations based on a cooked mixture of milk or cream and egg yolk. Depending on how much egg or thickener is used, custard may vary in consistency from a thin pouring sauce , to a thick pastry cream used to fill éclairs. The most common custards are used as...
tart
Tart
A tart is a baked dish consisting of a filling over a pastry base with an open top not covered with pastry. The pastry is usually shortcrust pastry; the filling may be sweet or savoury, though modern tarts are usually fruit-based, sometimes with custard....
flavored by almonds or pistachios it came later to designate a filling that could be used in a variety of confections and baked goods.
In some anecdotes this is a kind of sweet a noblewoman Jacopa da Settesoli
Jacoba of Settesoli
Jacoba of Settesoli was a follower of the Italian saint Francis of Assisi. She is also called Jacqueline de Settesoli, or Brother Jacoba, as Francis had named her. Having heard Francis preach, she sought his guidance on how to be charitable. She was the mother of two sons, grandmother of several...
brought to St. Francis of Assisi
Francis of Assisi
Saint Francis of Assisi was an Italian Catholic friar and preacher. He founded the men's Franciscan Order, the women’s Order of St. Clare, and the lay Third Order of Saint Francis. St...
, when he was dying in 1226.
Etymology
Frangipane/frangipani is derived from frangere il pane (Italian for "break the bread"), from which the noble Frangipani familyFrangipani family
The Frangipani or Frangipane is a princely family with roots in Ancient Rome. The family was powerful as a Roman patrician clan in the Middle Ages. The family was typically Guelff in sympathy and thus often bravely supported the papacy...
of Rome derived their name in the 11th century. A certain Frangipane was perfumer to Louis XIII of France
Louis XIII of France
Louis XIII was a Bourbon monarch who ruled as King of France and of Navarre from 1610 to 1643.Louis was only eight years old when he succeeded his father. His mother, Marie de Medici, acted as regent during Louis' minority...
, hence the common name of the flowering tropical trees that are actually in the genus Plumeria
Plumeria
Plumeria is a genus of flowering plants of the family that includes Dogbane: the Apocynaceae. It contains 7-8 species of mainly deciduous shrubs and small trees...
.
Other uses
Frangipane can also refer to:- A Belgian almond pastry tart.
- Usually the individual cakes have a striped pattern on top, occasionally with icing (resembling a hot cross bun from above).
- The frangipane (frangipani, PlumeriaPlumeriaPlumeria is a genus of flowering plants of the family that includes Dogbane: the Apocynaceae. It contains 7-8 species of mainly deciduous shrubs and small trees...
) tree as in John VandersliceJohn VandersliceJohn Vanderslice is an American musician and songwriter. Previously a member of the band Mk Ultra, he now records and performs as a solo artist.-Early years:...
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