Hazelnut Paste - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb roasted hazelnuts
5 tablespoons egg whites (approx. 3 large)
2 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons hazelnut-flavored liqueur

Preparation

Coarsely chop the hazelnuts.
In a food processor or blender, finely grind about 1/3 of the nuts at a time, until mealy.
Add egg whites, powdered sugar and liqueur.
Blend until paste forms.
Wrap and store in a covered container, up to 2 weeks.