ALMOND PASTE WITH WHOLE ALMONDS

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This type of almond paste is best for rustic sweet breads and whole grain pastries.

Provided by nch

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ½ cups whole unskinned almonds, lightly toasted
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 large fresh egg white, at room temperature, lightly beaten, or more as needed
¼ teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Place almonds and confectioners' sugar in the bowl of a food processor; process to a meal-like consistency, scraping down the sides and over the bottom of the bowl as needed. Don't overprocess it--at this point, the mixture should still be crumbly, not paste-like.
  • Add egg white and almond extract; process until it lumps together. If it remains crumbly, add more egg white, a few drops at a time.
  • Use a silicone spatula to remove almond paste from the food processor. It not using it right away, wrap it in waxed paper and store in an airtight container to use within a few hours. Or, place the wrapped almond paste in a freezer bag and freeze for up to six months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 4.9 mg, Sugar 15.6 g

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