Welcome to the world of mazaines, an exquisite French pastry that strikes a perfect balance between a cookie and a cake. These delectable treats offer a delightful explosion of flavors with their soft and moist almond-flavored sponge and a delicate glaze that adorns their golden exterior. Often prepared in small, fluted tartlet pans, the mazearines allure with their elegant appearance, making them an ideal complement to any tea party or dessert buffet. This article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect mazaines, providing expert tips and tricks to ensure your pastries turn out irresistibly delicious every time!
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MAZARINER
Mazarin, plural mazariner, is a popular Swedish tart, made from a shortbread garnished with almond paste and topped with a glaze.
Provided by Renards Gourmets
Categories Snack
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Add the almonds in a large bowl of water at 100 F (40°C), cover and let soak for 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 14 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MAZARINER/MAZARINES
One the most beloved Swedish pastries ever; these are almond flavoured cupcakes in a slightly crunchy shell. I got the original recipe from my mother but I tweaked it a little to be more yummy in my opinion. I'll warn you it's pretty fattening though thoroughly delicious.
Provided by karmedic
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 14-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Basic pastry dough:.
- Cream the butter and sugar. Stir in the egg yolk, add the flour, be prepared to get messy,and work the dough with your hands until its well blended and smooth!
- Preheat oven to 350*F, Break the dough into around 15 pieces of equal size. Press each piece into a butterd muffin tin to coat the bottom and the side. Next up, the filling!
- Mazariner Filling:.
- Beat the butter, sugar, and almond paste together! When thats creamy and free from lumps and bumps, beat in the eggs one at a time. Sift in the flour, blend well until the batter is smooth. spoon the filling into the lined muffin tins. Bake for an average of 28 minutes until golden and yummy looking. Let cool for ten minutes an gently unmold.
- Frosting:.
- Mix the powdered sugar with the water until smooth, try not to make it too runny. Spread the icing on the mazarins while they are still slightly warm. After a few minutes the frosting should look like a fine slightly opaque glaze over the tops of the pastries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.5, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 86.5, Sodium 133.5, Carbohydrate 43.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 30.6, Protein 4.5
MAZARINE
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch pie pan.
- Beat the 1 3/4 sticks butter and 2/3 cup sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Whisk the 2/3 cup flour, almond meal, and 1 teaspoon baking powder together in a large bowl. Add the butter mixture and 2 teaspoon vanilla to the flour mixture; mix until soft. Chill in refrigerator for 5 minutes. Press the dough into the prepared pie pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden in color, 15 to 20 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- While the crust cooks, beat the egg and 3 1/2 tablespoons sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add the 7 tablespoons butter, almond paste, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 3 1/2 tablespoons flour, and 1 teaspoon baking powder and mix well. Pour the mixture into the baked pie crust.
- Bake in the oven at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) until the surface of the pie filling is firm, 30 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 103.3 mg, Fat 37.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 348 mg, Sugar 22.4 g
MAZARIN TART
Sweet and rich, this is a quintessential pastry of Sweden. You can divide the pastry into 8 individual tarts using 1/2 cup size tart pans with removable bottoms.
Provided by momaphet
Categories Tarts
Time 1h40m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Pastry:.
- Stir together sugar and flour, cut in butter in small pieces and rub with your fingers until evenly mixed, with a fork stir in egg yolk then compress mixture with your hands until it holds together.
- Use the pastry to line a 9" springform pan, pressing dough up sides about 1"
- Filling.
- Break almond paste into small pieces, put in mixer bowl, mix in sugar and flour until combined, add the eggs and egg white one at a time blending smoothly, then mix in the almond extract.
- Pour the filling into your pastry lined pan, bake for 70 minutes (check at 60) or until top is golden brown ,.
- Let cool 5 minutes while you make the glaze.
- Glaze
- Blend powdered sugar smoothly with milk, spread over top of the tart.
- When tart is cool remove the rim and serve. Tart can be store for 2 days in an airtight container or freeze for longer storage.
- Note s.
- For a little less sweetness, you can skip the glaze.
- If making individual tarts bake for 30 minutes until richly browned on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.7, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 107.5, Sodium 112.2, Carbohydrate 60.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 36.8, Protein 7.9
MAZARIN CAKE
Steps:
- To prepare short paste, sift flour and baking powder into bowl and work in remaining 3 ingredients in order given until you have smooth paste. Set aside.
- To prepare filling, work first 3 ingredients together by hand, then beat in eggs with wooden spoon. Beat in almond extract.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Divide short paste in two and, using fingers, press it into 2 9-inch tart pans, lining them completely.
- Spread 2 tablespoons raspberry jam in bottom of each pan and divide filling evenly between them.
- Bake for 1 hour, or until centers are well puffed. Serve in small wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 328, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 34 milligrams, Sugar 24 grams, TransFat 1 gram
Tips: Master the Art of Mazurkas
- Choose the right ingredients. Use high-quality butter and almond flour for the best flavor and texture.
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This will help incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter and more delicate cake.
- Add the eggs one at a time. This will help prevent the batter from curdling.
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can toughen the cake.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion: A Taste of Elegance and Simplicity
Mazurkas are a delightful treat that combines the richness of almond flavor with the delicate texture of a sponge cake. With their simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, these cakes are a perfect choice for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you're looking for an elegant dessert to serve at a special occasion or a simple treat to enjoy with your family, Mazurkas are sure to please. So next time you're in the mood for something sweet, give these classic French cakes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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