Gather the ingredients.
Place 3 tablespoons unsalted butter and ¼ cup granulated sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer and cream together.
Add ½ cup ground almond meal and mix to combine.
Then add 1 large egg and ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract, gently beating until all is mixed.
Finish by adding 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour and combining until well mixed.
When you are ready to use the frangipane, fill your pastries, tart, or tartlets, and bake.
