Take your almond desserts to the next level with this homemade almond paste recipe. The delightful filling couldn’t be easier to make and only requires 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to prepare.
You’ll save money with this homemade almond paste as this recipe makes the same amount as 1 package of store-bought almond paste.
What is Almond Paste?
Almond paste is like marzipan but with a more grainy texture. It’s made by combining almond flour or meal with sugar, salt, almond extract, and a binder such as oil, beaten eggs, or corn syrup. It is used as a filling for cakes or a base for tarts.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- almond flour
- salt
- powder sugar
- almond extract
- egg white
(Note: Full recipe is at the bottom of the post)
How to Make Almond Paste
- Combine the almond flour, salt, and powdered sugar in a food processor. Pulse several times to mix well.
- Pour in the almond extract and egg white. Pulse to form a smooth paste.
- Transfer the paste to a clean surface and roll into a log shape. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge until you need it.
Can I Make Almond Paste Without A Food Processor?
Yes, you can make the almond paste by hand if you don’t have a food processor but the texture will not be as smooth.
Is There A Substitute For Almond Paste?
You can ground any kind of nut flour to make a nut paste, including macadamia, pistachio, or pecan. However, this will give you a very different taste and cannot replicate the taste of almond paste in a recipe.
Is Almond Paste The Same As Almond Flour?
No. Almond flour is simply almonds that have been ground to a fine powder. Almond paste is made using almond flour. It’s a soft substance that can be shaped, moulded, and incorporated into desserts.
How to Store Almond Paste
Almond paste can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days or frozen in a freezer-safe container for up to 6 months.
Homemade Almond Paste Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed almond flour
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup powder sugar
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 egg white
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine the almond flour, salt, and powdered sugar. Pulse several times to mix well.
- Pour in the almond extract and egg white. Pulse to form a smooth paste.
- Transfer the paste to a clean surface and roll into a log shape. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge until you need it.
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