ALMOND PASTE OR MARZIPAN

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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

450 g ground almonds
225 g caster sugar (fine granulated)
225 g powdered sugar
2 eggs
2 egg yolks (make some meringues!)
1 teaspoon brandy
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural! I mean it!)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
food coloring (optional)

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.

Mihal Hasan Nayeem
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This is a great recipe for almond paste. It's easy to make and tastes delicious. I've used it to make almond croissants, cookies, and even a cake. Everyone loves it!


Sean Mwamba
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I'm so happy I found this almond paste recipe. It's so easy to make and tastes just like the store-bought stuff. I've used it to make almond cookies, macarons, and even a cake. They've all been delicious!


Takreem
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This is a great almond paste recipe. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I've used it to make almond croissants, cookies, and even a cake. Everyone loves it!


Malak khalil Haji
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I love this almond paste recipe. It's so easy to make and tastes delicious. I've used it to make almond cookies, macarons, and even a cake. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Emad miah Emad miai (Emad Miah)
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This almond paste is amazing! It's so smooth and flavorful. I used it to make almond croissants and they were a huge hit. Will definitely be making this again.


Ruci Waisea
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I'm so glad I found this almond paste recipe. It's so easy to make and tastes just like the store-bought stuff. I've used it to make marzipan, almond cookies, and even a delicious almond cake.


lilian anyanwu
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This is the best almond paste recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and tastes incredible. I've used it to make almond croissants, cookies, and even a cake. It's always a hit!


Brandon Rhodes
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I love this almond paste recipe. It's so versatile and can be used in so many different desserts. I've used it to make macarons, almond cookies, and even a delicious almond cake.


Emmanuel Masalu
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I was skeptical about making my own almond paste, but this recipe proved me wrong. It's incredibly simple to make and the results are amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


wilber oduor
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I needed almond paste for a last-minute dessert and this came together in no time. It was so easy to make and tasted just as good as store-bought.


Aymen Alhazmi
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I've tried many almond paste recipes before, but this one is by far the best. It's so smooth and flavorful. I love using it to make marzipan roses for my cakes.


Laiba Mehmood
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This almond paste recipe is a game-changer! It's so easy to make and tastes incredibly delicious. I used it to make some almond croissants and they turned out perfect. Highly recommend this recipe!


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