Its texture is much looser than both marzipan and almond paste, and it is never store-bought. Frangipane is used in baked goods like pies, cookies, and pastries and will puff slightly when cooked ...

Not to be mistaken for marzipan, almond paste is commonly used as a filling or topping in croissants, cakes, cookies, and pies, whereas marzipan is similar to a fondant and can be molded. Another ...