Almond paste is one of those ingredients that takes things from good to great without you ever knowing it’s there. It’s used to make favorites like flaky almond croissants, cookies, and cakes. And although almond paste is synonymous with fancy French pastries and bakery goods, this recipe for almond paste is incredibly simple to make at home. Once you start making it, you’ll always want to keep this sweet ingredient on hand.
Your new baking assistant
No Food Processor: By using almond flour, you can make an almond paste without a food processor. 5 Ingredients: You don’t need much to make almond paste. Like most classic French recipes, this bakery staple uses minimal ingredients.
It’s really just a bunch of pantry staples
Making almond paste with flour only requires pantry staple ingredients. Jump down to the recipe card for exact measurements.
Almond Flour: I prefer fine ground almond flour over almond meal. This helps with a smooth texture. Powdered Sugar: Powdered sugar or confectioner’s sugar is processed into a powder instead of granulated form, which results in a better almond paste. Egg White: This will bind and add moisture to the paste. Be sure to save the yolk for another recipe, like vegan meatballs! Salt and Almond Extract: Both of these add flavor to the recipe. Almond extract is very strong, so be sure to measure it carefully.
let’s make it!
Making almond paste involves mixing the ingredients and then shaping. This is an overview of the recipe. Jump to the recipe card for the full printable recipe.
ways to use almond paste
Almond paste is incredibly versatile in desserts and breakfast recipes. Here are just a few of my favorite ways to use it.
Healthy Chocolate Cupcakes can be filled with almond paste for a nutty addition. Stuffed French Toast is already stuffed, so why not blend the cream cheese with almond paste?! Foolproof Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp gets elevated by incorporating this sweet paste into the crumble.
