Hazelnut Paste

Submitted by Mercy

"This recipe is from Dundee Hazelnuts & The Oregon Hazelnut Industry. The cooking time is the estimated time for hazelnut roasting."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Serves: 48

ingredients

• 1 lb roasted hazelnuts
• 5 tablespoons egg whites (approx. 3 large)
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons hazelnut-flavored liqueur

directions

1. Coarsely chop the hazelnuts.
2. In a food processor or blender, finely grind about 1/3 of the nuts at a time, until mealy.
3. Add egg whites, powdered sugar and liqueur.
4. Blend until paste forms.
5. Wrap and store in a covered container, up to 2 weeks.