What Is Almond paste and How Can I Use It?
Wondering what to do with almond paste? This guide covers how to pick it, cook it, store it, and swap it, plus 61 recipes to put it to work.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup, firmly packed (227g)Quick facts
Where to find almond paste: Almond paste is usually found in the baking supplies section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group: Almond paste is a member of the Nut and Seed Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
- In Chinese
- 杏仁糊
- British (UK) term
- Almond paste
- en français
- pâte d'amande
- en español
- pasta de almendras
How much does almond paste weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup, firmly packed | 227 grams |
| 1 ounce | 28 grams |
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Recipes using almond paste
There are 61 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Raspberry Almond Muffins
The raspberry preserves and almond paste tucked inside these delicate muffins make them a surprising treat.
Almond Macaroons
Classic almond macaroons made with almond paste and stiff egg whites. Chewy centers with crisp edges, these gluten-free cookies release easily with a wet towel trick.
Wonder Cake
Almond marble cake with swirls of cocoa through a light, airy batter made with real almond paste and whipped egg whites. Topped with sliced almonds and baked golden in a loaf pan.
Chez' Freddy's Fried Eskimo Balls
Deep-fried ice cream balls coated in almond paste and graham cracker crumbs, served in a peach half with homemade vanilla sauce and chopped walnuts. A restaurant-style showstopper dessert.
Toasted Almond Soup the Inn At Long Last
Creamy toasted almond soup with almond paste, sherry, orange zest, and rice, pureed silky smooth. An elegant New England inn-style appetizer soup.
Gluten Free Almond Macaroons
Gluten free almond macaroons with chewy centers, crackled tops and a deep marzipan flavor from real almond paste. Four ingredients, no flour, naturally gluten free.
Danish-Almond Patries
Classic Danish almond pastries shaped into cock's combs with a buttery almond paste filling. Puffed, golden, and sugar-crusted, these bakery-style treats yield two dozen.
Favourite Coconut Walnut Macaroons
Almond paste macaroons studded with coconut and walnuts, piped into rosettes and crowned with candied cherries. Chewy, fragrant Italian-style cookies for the holiday tin.
Orange Flower Almond Cookies
Delicately flavored orange cookie cups, topped with an orange, almond-paste filling.
Almond-Crumble Plum Tart
This buttery, tangy and fruity plum tart is so delicious, the almond crumble adds the extra crunchiness.
Southern Hills Macaroons
Almond paste macaroons with cornmeal for a subtle Southern grit and honey for floral sweetness. Piped, flattened, and baked on parchment until golden with chewy centers.
Pine Nut Macaroons
Pignoli cookies (pine nut macaroons): the chewy almond-paste Italian classic studded with toasted pine nuts and dusted with powdered sugar. Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and totally addictive.
Macaroons (Low-Fat Cooking)
If you're looking for a low-fat snack, try this scrumptious treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth.
Easter Simnel Cake
A traditional British Easter fruitcake with a hidden almond paste layer, golden raisins, currants, and candied cherries. Topped with 11 marzipan balls for the Apostles.
Yin-Yang Raspberry & Mandarin Orange Tart
A buttery almond frangipane filling baked in a flaky shell, topped with fresh raspberries and mandarin segments in a striking yin-yang pattern. Brushed with passion fruit glaze for a show-stopping finish.
Apple Tea Cakes
Buttery, sweet, sour, fruity, and nutty, you can find all these yumminess in this apple tea cake. Feel free to use other fruits to replace apples.
Mayors Braid (Borgmeister Krans)
Danish Mayor's Braid (Borgmeister Krans): a braided ring of Danish pastry filled with almond paste, baked golden with sliced almonds and crystallized sugar on top. A holiday-table showstopper.
Amaretti
The pleasing almond flavor and nice crunch of these simple little cookies, from Paula Tuchscherer-Jones of Milwaukee, earned them a win in the ethnic cookie category.
Gluten Free Almond Cookies
Gluten-free almond cookies made from just three ingredients: almond paste, sugar and egg whites. Naturally flourless, chewy and intensely almond, shaped into balls or crescents and rolled in pine nuts. Classic Italian pignoli-style cookies.
Rainbow Cookies
Italian rainbow cookies (seven layer cookies): three almond paste sponge layers tinted red, green, and yellow, stacked with raspberry jam, and coated in chocolate. A classic holiday bakery tradition.
Sarah's macaroons
French-style almond macaroons piped from almond paste, filled with rum-spiked chocolate ganache, and dipped in a semisweet chocolate glaze. An elegant three-part cookie.
Sarah's macaroons
French-style almond macaroons piped from almond paste, filled with rum-spiked chocolate ganache, and dipped in a semisweet chocolate glaze. An elegant three-part cookie.
Peach Crumb Cake
Peach crumb cake with an almond paste pound cake base, fresh peach slices, brown sugar crumb topping, and sliced almonds. Dense, buttery, and freezer-friendly for up to a month.
Mandelbreit
Mandelbreit is a Jewish almond bread sliced twice-baked style with three fillings: cocoa, walnuts, and candied fruit. Aging the rolls in foil for a week deepens the flavor.
Almond Pine Nut Biscotti
Italian-style almond drop cookies decorated with pine nuts and dusted with confectioners' sugar. A double-boiler whipped batter creates a delicate, marzipan-rich crumb that bakes up crisp on the outside.
Crostata Di Fichi E Lamponi
Italian fig and raspberry crostata with almond cream filling on a buttery sweet pastry crust. Fresh figs, scattered berries, and a dusting of powdered sugar make this tart stunning.
Pear-And-Apricot Tart
Pear and apricot tart layers fanned pears and apricot halves over almond paste filling in a buttery almond pastry, then glazes with apple jelly. A bakery-worthy fruit tart for special occasions.
Coconut-Almond Macaroons
Chewy coconut almond macaroons made with homemade almond paste, ground coconut, and egg whites. Naturally gluten-free, crisp on the outside, soft in the middle. Makes 3 to 4 dozen.
Cherry-Almond Cake
We all love this cherry-almond cake, I used whole wheat flour, still very nice, I just always prefer high fibre flour. I will make this cake very often.
Chocolate Marzipan Slices
Just 4 ingredients: almond paste, melted chocolate, chopped almonds, and powdered sugar. Roll, chill, slice into elegant no-bake candies that taste like a European confection.
Almond Torte
Almond torte made in the food processor with almond paste, butter, and a generous lift of eggs. Dense, marzipan-rich, and ideal with coffee. The processor method takes the work out of beating.
Butter Cookie Cups W. Chocolate.Almond Filling
Butter Cookie Cups W. Chocolate.Almond Filling recipe
Lundi Gras Chocolate Cake
A New Orleans-style charlotte: chocolate sponge rolled with almond paste, sliced and pressed into a springform, filled with amaretto-soaked chocolate mousse. A Mardi Gras showstopper.
Almond Paste Macaroons
Chewy almond paste macaroons with crackled tops and tender centers, baked from a homemade four-day-aged paste of blanched almonds and egg whites. The classic Italian-style cookie before the French sandwich version took over.
Almond Rainbow Cookies
Italian rainbow cookies with almond paste, three colored layers, apricot jam filling, and chocolate coating. Overnight-pressed cookies that slice into beautiful tricolor squares.
Decadent Amaretto Chocolate Cheesecake
Decadent amaretto chocolate cheesecake with an amaretti cookie crust, dark chocolate-almond filling spiked with liqueur, and crunchy amaretti folded into the batter. Italian-inspired showstopper.
Apricot-Almond Chocolate Torte
It takes some time to make this decadent cake, but whoever tastes it will tell you how delicious it is. They might think this is from some high-end bakery.
Almond Crescent (Mandelhorn)
A delicious recipe that will find its way into your heart and your tummy!
Danish Almond Crescent Ring
Braided almond crescent ring using store-bought crescent roll dough and almond paste filling. Golden, flaky, and topped with sliced almonds. Brunch showpiece in under 45 minutes.
Almond Logs Dipped in Chocolate
Elegant almond paste cookies piped into logs, baked until golden, then dipped in chocolate and chopped almonds. Bakery-style treats perfect for gift-giving.
Black Cake
A scrumptious cake made with raisins, glaced cherries and dark rum which makes it a popular Christmas favorite in the Caribbean.
Almond Cream Filling
Almond cream filling made with almond paste, toasted ground almonds, and egg yolks cooked into a silky custard. A rich pastry filling for tarts, cakes, and croissants.
Norwegian Almond Bars
Norwegian almond bars with an almond paste filling spiced with cardamom and cinnamon between buttery crumb layers. A Scandinavian cookie bar with a unique potato flake filling.
Chocolate Hippenmasse
Chocolate hippenmasse: thin, crisp German pastry wafers made with almond paste, cocoa, and cinnamon. Spread paper-thin, baked until glossy, and cut or shaped while still warm.
Doree's Extravagant Almond Cake
A luxurious almond cake made with real almond paste, sour cream, and a full cup of butter for an ultra-moist, tender crumb. Golden on top, dusted with powdered sugar, and worth every indulgent bite.
Almond Cookie
Almond Cookies: tender Italian-style cookies built on real almond paste, butter, and almond extract. Pressed flat with a sugared glass for crackled, sparkling tops. Makes 5 dozen.
Dutch Almond Bars
Buttery shortbread crust topped with a fluffy almond paste filling, folded egg whites, lemon juice, and flaked coconut. A Dutch bakery classic that yields 50 bars from one pan.
