Ciril Hitz

Butterkuchen Paste

Preparation info
  • Makes about

    ½

    cup
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Baking Artisan Pastries & Breads: Sweet and Savory Baking for Breakfast, Brunch, and Beyond
Baking Artisan Pastries & Breads

By Ciril Hitz

Published 2009

  • About

Be warned: This almond flavored paste is quite addictive. Use it in the Apple Kuchen or simply spread it on your favorite bread.

Ingredients

Ingredient Metric Weight Volume
Almond pas

Method

In the bowl of a 5-quart (5 L) stand mixer, cream together the almond paste and lemon zest. Slowly add the (room temperature) softened butter and cream until you attain a frosting-like consistency that can be piped in a pastry bag. Use the Butterkuchen Paste immediately; otherwise, place in a plastic container, cover, and refrigerate overnight.