Almond paste for Christmas cake

The perfect compliment to a moist, decadent Christmas cake, this almond paste is rich, firm and delicious

Almond paste for Christmas cake

SERVES

12

PEOPLE

PREP TIME

15

MINUTES

COOKING TIME

15

MINUTES

Ingredients

  • 450g ground almonds

  • 450g caster sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 drop of pure almond essence

  • 50 ml Irish whiskey

  • To brush on the cake:

  • 1 egg white, lightly beaten

  • For the glaze:

  • 2 egg yolks

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Annual €130€80

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