Hazelnut Praline Paste

Europeans love hazelnuts and use them as almost universal flavorings for chocolates and pastry. Americans are less accustomed to hazelnuts and almonds in their sweets but, once introduced, tend to become addicted.

It can be difficult to find good praline paste, but with a little patience (and a food processor) you can make it yourself. Praline paste will keep indefinitely in a tightly cov