Almond paste
A thick, slightly coarse paste of finely ground blanched almonds and sugar, used as a rich filling and flavoring in pastries, cakes and cookies.
- Baking ingredients and additives
Almond paste usually contains roughly equal parts almonds and sugar, so it is less sweet and coarser than marzipan, which has more sugar and is smooth enough to roll and shape. Almond paste is meant for baking, as in bear claws, almond croissants, Italian almond cookies and almond cakes.
It firms up in storage, so soften it before using. To avoid lumps, break it up with the sugar or a little egg first, beating until smooth before adding butter and the rest of the ingredients.
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Written by VanillaGoods in our own words from these sources. Last reviewed October 15, 2026.
- Nut Pastes and Butters, Understanding Ingredients for the Canadian Baker (BCcampus open textbook)
- Other Nut Products, Understanding Ingredients for the Canadian Baker (BCcampus open textbook)