frangipane
pastry filling
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Frangipane is a custard, typically flavored with almonds. It is also described as a cream filling made by flavoring butter and crushed macaroons with extracts like lemon, rum, sherry, or brandy. The term "frangipane" is of French origin, derived from the Italian word "frangipane," which referred to a perfume made from or imitating the scent of the frangipani flower. The first known use of "frangipane" in English was in 1858.123
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