Marzipan can be a confusing topic, especially when you throw almond paste and frangipane into the conversation. Don’t fret, we will get it all sorted out. The origin of marzipan is also a bit ...

Let me tell you—it’s probably frangipane! A cousin of other nutty delicacies like marzipan and almond paste, frangipane is an ...

Almond paste is mainly used in recipes that will be baked. Texture-wise, almond paste is coarser than Marzipan. To make frangipane or almond filling for a tart, here’s what to do: In a mixing ...

If all of this seems confusing, just remember that while almond paste, marzipan, and frangipane are all members of the almonds-mixed-with-sugar family, they’re individuals. Treat them as such ...

Visit Merriam-Webster.com and listen to the audio if you’re still unsure. Marzipan and frangipane are both almond pastes—and that’s where the similarities end. Marzipan is typically used for ...

As for the frangipane filling, Cloutier sets me straight on the distinction between marzipan and frangipane. While both are sourced from almonds, marzipan is the sweet, malleable paste that's more ...

Ready-made marzipan is sold in plastic-wrapped blocks in the baking section of most supermarkets. Marzipan can be made with egg yolk for a richer colour or coloured with food colouring and ...