Easy Homemade Almond Paste (Marzipan) |
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Make your own it's easy and less expensive! This can stay in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups whole blanched almonds |
1 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar |
1/4 cup egg white |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla (or almond extract) (optional) |
Directions:
1. Using a food processor grind the almonds into a fine powder (this should take about 2 minutes).
2. Add in the confectioners sugar and blend well.
3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
4. Using a wooden spoon blend in the egg whites and vanilla (if using) until smooth.
5. On a flat surface lightly dusted with confectioners sugar, roll out the almond paste into a 14 x 1-2 log.
6. Wrap in parchment paper and chill for a minimum of 1 hour.
7. When rested, cut the log in two pieces.
8. Wrap in wax paper and chill.
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