Marzipan Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 15 minutes
🍽️ Yield: 2 cups
Description:
Indulge in the delightful world of homemade marzipan with this easy-to-follow recipe. Marzipan, a traditional European treat, is a versatile candy that can be shaped into various forms and enjoyed on its own or used to decorate cakes and pastries.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 1/3 cups ground almonds
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tablespoon egg white (approximately)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Place almonds in a blender container or food processor bowl. Cover and blend or process until finely ground. |
| 2 | In a mixer bowl, combine the ground almonds, 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, almond extract, and 2 tablespoons water. Beat with an electric mixer until the mixture forms a cohesive ball. |
| 3 | Gradually add the remaining 2 1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar, beating until well combined. |
| 4 | Stir in enough egg white (about 1 tablespoon) to achieve a clay-like consistency. |
| 5 | If desired, add food coloring to tint the marzipan. |
| 6 | Mold or shape the marzipan as desired, using about 2 teaspoons for each shape. |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 1258.3
- Total Fat: 35.4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 32.6mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 230.1g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.7g
- Sugar: 213.1g
- Protein: 17g
Tags:
Dessert, European, Low Cholesterol, Quick & Easy, No Cook
Tips:
- Store marzipan in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- Experiment with different shapes and colors to create decorative accents for cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts.
- For a richer flavor, toast the almonds lightly before grinding them.
- Marzipan can also be rolled out and used to cover cakes or sculpted into intricate designs. Experiment and have fun with it!
