Best 2 Decorative Marzipan Carrots Recipes

Transform ordinary carrots into exquisite decorative marzipan carrots that will add a touch of whimsy to your culinary creations. With just a few simple ingredients and some creativity, you can craft these delightful treats that are not only visually appealing but also a joy to taste. Whether you're making them for Easter, a special occasion, or simply as a fun activity, these marzipan carrots will surely impress and delight.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

PETITE MARZIPAN CARROTS

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Marzipan is a mixture of almonds, sugar, and sometimes egg whites. Its soft, pliable texture makes it ideal for sculpting and decorations. It's available in the baking aisle of supermarkets.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 ounce marzipan
Orange and red gel-paste food coloring
Unsweetened cocoa powder, for decorating
Small fresh carrot fronds, rinsed and dried well

Steps:

Tint marzipan with orange and red food coloring, a drop at a time, to reach desired color. Divide into 12 pieces. (Cover with plastic wrap when not using.) Shape each piece into a ball, then roll into logs, tapering 1 end, to resemble carrots.
Dip a paring knife into cocoa powder. Make tiny indentations in each carrot with cocoa-dusted knife to evoke the vegetable's texture. Carrots will keep, covered, for up to 1 week. Push fronds into top of each carrot before serving.

DECORATIVE MARZIPAN CARROTS

Decorative Marzipan Carrots image

These marzipan carrots might entice the Easter bunny to the table.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 24

Number Of Ingredients 2

Ingredients

2 ounces marzipan: 1 ounce tinted orange and 1 ounce tinted green
Confectioners' sugar, for rolling

Steps:

Divide orange marzipan into 24 pieces. Using your hands, roll each piece into a carrot shape. Using a paring knife, make crosswise grooves in each carrot.
On a work surface lightly dusted with confectioners' sugar, roll out green marzipan to 1/4 inch thick. Using a small leaf-shape cookie cutter, cut out 24 leaves. On one side of each leaf, make 1/8-inch-long slices with a paring knife, and gently fan to create a fernlike effect.
Using a toothpick, make a tiny hole (about 1/4 inch deep) in the top of each carrot. Gently push stem end of each leaf into a carrot with toothpick. Carrots can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container between layers of parchment paper up to 2 weeks.

Tips:

Select high-quality marzipan: Use the best marzipan you can find, as the quality of the marzipan will directly impact the taste and texture of your carrots.
Color the marzipan evenly: To ensure that your carrots have a uniform color, knead the food coloring into the marzipan thoroughly until the color is evenly distributed.
Use a sharp knife: A sharp knife will help you create clean, precise cuts when shaping your carrots. If your knife is dull, it can tear the marzipan and make it difficult to get a smooth finish.
Work quickly: Marzipan can become sticky and difficult to work with if it is exposed to the air for too long. Work quickly to shape and decorate your carrots before the marzipan starts to dry out.
Use parchment paper: Parchment paper will prevent the marzipan from sticking to your work surface and will make it easier to transfer the carrots to a serving platter.

Conclusion:

Decorative marzipan carrots are a delicious and festive treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for Easter, spring parties, or any other special occasion. With a little time and effort, you can easily create these beautiful and tasty carrots at home. So get creative and have fun!