Walnut paste
Very similar to marzipan (almond paste) in method, walnut paste is very tasty.
15 min.
Easy
3.75 €
300 g
3 IngredientsLast modified on: February 21th 2011
For 300 g, you will need:
- 1
150 g walnut kernels - 2
150 g icing sugar - 3
1 egg white - Total weight: 330 grams
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 15 min.
Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - ⌛ 2 min.
Weight 150 g walnut kernels.
Stage 2 - ⌛ 2 min.
Put them in the food processor with 150 g icing sugar.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 2 min.
Switch on food processor, and as soon as walnuts are reduced to a powder, add egg white...
Stage 4 - ⌛ 3 min.
...a spoonful at a time, until paste starts to gather together.
Finish with your hand, gathering all the paste into a ball.
Finish with your hand, gathering all the paste into a ball.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 5 min.
Shape the ball into a thick disc, wrap in plastic film and keep in the fridge.
Remarks
Walnut paste is very tasty. It's a delight, but if it seems too strong for you, you can make "Walnut-almond paste" instead by replacing half the weight of walnuts with ground almonds.
Keeping: Several weeks in the fridge, folded in plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
How much will it cost?
- For 300 g : 3.75 €
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Icing sugar
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The 6 comments already posted on this recipe
Cheers, Talia
Start your try with no sugar, see what you got, then add some sugar or substitute and see what's happen.
Good luck.