Homemade Almond Paste
Transform your baking with this easy and delectable Homemade Almond Paste recipe! Perfectly sweet, nutty, and irresistibly fresh, this DIY almond paste comes together in just 15 minutes using blanched almonds, powdered sugar, a touch of almond extract, and a single egg white for that smooth, pliable texture. Skip store-bought options loaded with preservatives and instead enjoy the rich, authentic flavor of this versatile ingredient—ideal for pastries, cookies, cakes, and more. With no cooking required and the ability to store it for weeks, this recipe is a must-have for home bakers who crave convenience without compromising on quality.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Blanched almonds
- 200 grams Powdered sugar
- 1 large Egg white
- 1 teaspoon Almond extract
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
Place the blanched almonds in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Be careful not to over-process or the almonds may turn into almond butter.
Add the powdered sugar, almond extract, and a pinch of salt to the food processor. Pulse a few times to combine.
With the processor running, add the egg white and blend until the mixture comes together to form a thick, cohesive dough. If the paste feels too sticky, you can dust it lightly with additional powdered sugar as needed.
Remove the almond paste from the food processor and shape it into a log or ball. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least one hour before using.
The almond paste can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week or frozen for up to three months. Let it come to room temperature before using in recipes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1950 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.1 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 199 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 243.5 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.4 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 203.1 g | ||
| Protein | 46.4 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 540 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1486 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
