Martha Bakes Season 6 Episode 5 Frangipane

In season 6 episode 5 of Martha Bakes, titled Frangipane, Martha Stewart explores the world of Frangipane, an almond-based pastry cream that can be used in a variety of desserts. Martha starts the episode with a classic recipe for Frangipane Tart, filled with a rich almond cream and topped with fresh fruit. She then moves on to make a variation of the tart, filling it with raspberry jam and topping it with sliced almonds and a dusting of powdered sugar.

Next up, Martha demonstrates how to make Frangipane Galette, a rustic French-style dessert that features flaky pastry dough folded over a filling of Frangipane and chopped pears. She also shares a savory recipe for Frangipane and Goat Cheese Tart, where the almond cream is used as a base for tangy goat cheese and sweet caramelized onions.

Martha then shows how to use Frangipane in individual desserts, starting with Mini Frangipane Tarts that are perfect for entertaining guests. She also makes Frangipane Petits Fours, tiny almond cakes that are layered with apricot jam and finished off with a glaze made from confectioners' sugar and orange juice.

Finally, Martha demonstrates how to make a show-stopping dessert that combines Frangipane with other classic French ingredients. Her Paris-Brest with Frangipane and Chocolate Cream is a puff pastry dessert that is filled with a mixture of Frangipane and chocolate cream, then topped with slivered almonds and a dusting of powdered sugar.

Throughout the episode, Martha shares tips and techniques for working with Frangipane, including how to make the pastry cream from scratch and how to roll out pastry dough to the perfect thickness. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a newcomer to the world of pastry, Martha's recipes are sure to inspire you to try something new in the kitchen.