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Nut Liqueurs

nut liqueurs

Varieties:

almond liqueur   Notes:   Almond liqueur is excellent on ice cream or in coffee.  Substitutes:  amaretto OR almond extract (use 1/8-1/4 as much) OR hazelnut liqueur 

amaretto   Notes:  This is a brandy-based liqueur that's flavored with almonds and apricot pits.   It complements chocolate, coffee, and fruit especially well.   Substitutes:  almond liqueur OR almond extract (use 1/8-1/4 as much)  OR hazelnut liqueur

crème d'amande = creme d'amande  Pronunciation:   KREM dah-MAND   Notes:   This is a crème liqueur that has an almond flavor. Substitutes:  Amaretto (not as sweet) OR almond liqueur (not as sweet) 

crème de noix = creme de noix  Pronunciation:   KREM de NWAH  Notes:   This is a crème liqueur that has a walnut flavor. Substitutes:  walnut liqueur (not as sweet) OR hazelnut liqueur (not as sweet) OR Amaretto (almond flavor) OR brandy

crème de noyaux = creme de noyaux = crème de noyau = creme de noyau Pronunciation:   KREM den why-YOH  Notes:   This is a crème liqueur that has an almond flavor. Substitutes:  almond liqueur (not as sweet)

Frangelico  Notes:   This is a popular brand of hazelnut liqueur.  Substitutes:  hazelnut liqueur OR walnut liqueur OR amaretto OR brandy

 

hazelnut liqueur = noisette   Notes:   This is great in coffee, on ice cream, or in cakes that use a liqueur as an ingredient.  Frangelico is a well-regarded brand.  Substitutes:  walnut liqueur OR amaretto OR brandy

Nocciole

Nocello

Nocino

walnut liqueur  Notes:    Popular brands iinclude Nocciole, Nocello, and Nocino.  Substitutes:  Frangelico (made from hazelnuts) OR Noisette (made from hazelnuts) OR Amaretto (almond flavor) OR other nut liqueur OR brandy

 


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