ALMOND PASTE OR MARZIPAN
Marzipan, cover cakes with it, make biscuits with it (roll it up in cookie dough), make animals with it, eat it with a spoon. Save any left over in the fridge in a glass bowl covered with cling film.
Provided by Samuel Holden
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 1 batch
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sift the 2 sugars into a bowl.
- Stir in the eggs and yolks.
- Place over a pan of nearly boiling water and whisk until thick and fluffy.
- Remove from heat and sit base in some cold water.
- Whisk in essence, brandy and juice.
- Carry on until cool.
- Stir in ground almonds and knead to form a firm paste.
- Use as you will.
- To cover a cake roll out into a circle and drape over the cake (it depends on the size).
- Press into place and leave to set for at least 2 days.
- Ice the cake.
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Theo Sprintall Foster
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and it's turned out perfectly both times.
Suraj Rana
[email protected]I love making almond paste at home. It's so much cheaper than buying it in the store and it tastes so much better.
Nepal Vlog
[email protected]This almond paste was so easy to make and it tasted amazing! I used it to make almond croissants and they were the best I've ever had.
Monica Hicks
[email protected]I've made almond paste a few times before, but this recipe was by far the easiest to follow. The paste turned out perfectly and I was able to use it to make delicious marzipan cookies.
Annalise Cruz
[email protected]This was my first time making almond paste and it turned out great! I used it to make marzipan fruits and they were a hit with my family and friends.