Description
A delicious lemon almond brioche dessert with a frangipane filling, perfect for a special occasion or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large loaf brioche (cut into 8 (1-inch) slices, left out overnight to stale if possible)
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (about 1 medium lemon)
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
- 1 cup almond meal (without skins)
- 4 tablespoons butter with canola oil spread (or unsalted butter, softened)
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon pure almond extract
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- For serving: powdered sugar (fresh berries)
Instructions
- Place racks in the upper and lower thirds of your oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Arrange the brioche slices evenly between the two pans, leaving at least 2 inches between each.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the water and ½ cup granulated sugar. Heat and stir until the sugar dissolves completely, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice. Brush the liquid liberally on both sides of the brioche with a pastry brush.
- To make the frangipane, in a medium bowl, combine the remaining ½ cup granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons lemon zest. Work the zest into the sugar until fragrant and moist. Add the almond meal, butter, egg, almond extract, and salt. Mix until evenly combined.
- Scoop the frangipane onto the brioche slices and spread into an even layer, covering each slice to the edge. Sprinkle the sliced almonds over the tops.
- Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, until the tops are light golden brown. Rotate the pans 180 degrees and switch their positions halfway through. Let cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar and top with fresh berries. Enjoy!
Notes
- Allow the brioche to stale overnight for best results before making the recipe.
- Make sure to use unsweetened almond meal without skins for a smoother texture.
- For a delightful finishing touch, top the brioche with fresh raspberries or other berries when serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg