almondpaste
nounUK /ˈɑːməndpeɪst/
US /ˈɑːməndpeɪst/
A sweet, soft dough made from ground almonds and sugar that people use to make candy and fill cakes.
She rolled the almondpaste into small balls and dipped them in chocolate.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A thick paste of ground almonds used as a base for desserts and pastries.
The baker spread almondpaste over the tart before adding fruit.
3. A sweet filling made from almonds, often used in holiday breads.
The stollen was filled with almondpaste and raisins.
4. A confectionery ingredient shaped into figures and decorations.
They molded almondpaste into tiny fruits for the cake topper.