MARZIPAN "DAFFODILS"
These marzipan "daffodils" are as cute as a button and add happy pops of color to Martha's showstopping Easter cake, which was designed to resemble her real-life farm in Bedford, NY. A six-point-star cutter forms the base of the flowers, and then a flower tool that comes in modeling kits for fondant and gum paste is used to shape the inner petals.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 4h50m
Yield Makes about 30
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Divide marzipan into 3 pieces, keeping each piece in an airtight container when not working with it to prevent it from drying out. Dip a toothpick into gel paste and swipe across one piece of marzipan, starting with 2 swipes of yellow. (Use a fresh toothpick to add more color.)
- Knead until color is even, adding more gel paste as desired. Repeat with another piece of marzipan and orange gel paste. Leave last piece untinted.
- Tear off one-third each of yellow and orange marzipan; roll separately into 1/4-inch-diameter ropes, each 10 to 12 inches long. Cover both with a kitchen towel to keep from drying out. On a clean surface, roll out remaining yellow, orange, and untinted marzipan very thinly, each a scant 1/8 inch.
- Cut out flowers using a 1/2-inch six-point-star aspic cutter. Make indentations in centers of each "petal" using a blade gum-paste tool (6 indentations total). Cut an 1/8-inch piece from one of the ropes and roll into a ball. Gently press ball around the tip of an arrow gum-paste tool to create a center flower "cup." Using tool, press cup into center of a flower. Repeat with remaining marzipan, creating a variety of color combinations of daffodils.
- Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and let stand until dry, at least 4 hours and up to overnight. Store dry flowers in an airtight container up to 5 days.
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b-bob Rapper
[email protected]These daffodils were a complete disaster. They fell apart as soon as I tried to pick them up.
Md Shaon Ahmed
[email protected]I was disappointed with the taste of these daffodils. I found them to be too sweet and artificial.
Saleem Don
[email protected]The daffodils didn't turn out as yellow as I expected. I think I might have used too much food coloring.
Hollye Villegas
[email protected]I found that the marzipan was a bit too sticky to work with. I had to add a little extra cornstarch to get it to the right consistency.
M.d didar M.d didarul Islam
[email protected]These daffodils are a bit fiddly to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so beautiful and elegant.
Argentino Kilom
[email protected]I've made these daffodils several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for any spring celebration.
Muhammad Walid
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of marzipan, but these daffodils were surprisingly delicious. The almond flavor was very subtle and the texture was light and fluffy.
Nikki Z
[email protected]These daffodils are so pretty, I almost didn't want to eat them! But they tasted just as good as they looked.
Ghhh Juhhii
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses only a few simple ingredients. It's so easy to make and the results are stunning.
Fatmata Zainab
[email protected]These marzipan daffodils are the perfect spring treat. They're light and airy, with a delicate almond flavor.
M4 FOOTBALL
[email protected]I made these daffodils for my mom for Mother's Day and she loved them! They're such a unique and thoughtful gift.
Aleeya Davidson
[email protected]These daffodils were a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but they were definitely worth the effort. They're so pretty and delicate, and they taste amazing.
Jabari Willis
[email protected]I've never worked with marzipan before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The daffodils turned out beautifully and tasted delicious. I'll definitely be making these again!
naushad Naushadahmad
[email protected]These marzipan daffodils were a hit at my spring brunch! They were so easy to make and looked so impressive. I loved that I could use my favorite cookie cutters to create different shapes.