Name: Marzipan Chocolate
Prep time: 550 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 570 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 250 g almonds; boiling water, as needed; 1 cup(s) sugar; 330 ml water; 2 tbsp glucose; 2 tbsp amaretto liqueur; 100 g powdered sugar; 1/2 cup(s) cocoa butter; 9 g dark chocolate cubes (0.3 oz)

Ingredients

Servings:

250 g

almonds

boiling water, as needed

1 cup(s)

sugar

330 ml

water

2 tbsp

glucose

2 tbsp

amaretto liqueur

100 g

powdered sugar

1/2 cup(s)

cocoa butter

9 g

dark chocolate cubes (0.3 oz)

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Directions 10 steps | 570 Minutes

Step 1

Blanch the almonds. In a bowl, place the almonds and cover the almonds with boiling water. Let the almonds soak for 15 minutes.

Marzipan Chocolate Recipe: Blanch the almonds.

Step 2

Using your hands, squeeze each almond to remove the almond skins. It should peel off easily when lightly pressed.

Marzipan Chocolate Recipe: Using your hands, squeeze each almond to remove the almond skins.

Step 3

Prepare the sugar syrup. In a pan, place the granulated sugar, water and glucose. Heat the mixture to a temperature of 250°F (120°C). (See notes 1.)

Marzipan Chocolate Recipe: Prepare the sugar syrup.

Step 4

Make the marzipan paste. Place the blanched almonds and sugar syrup in a food processor and blend until a smooth dough is formed. Place the marzipan in an airtight container and let rest overnight.

Marzipan Chocolate Recipe: Make the marzipan paste.

Step 5

Dust your work surface with powdered sugar and create a well in the center of the marzipan. Pour the amaretto liqueur and rosewater into the well. Knead the marzipan to a smooth dough.

Marzipan Chocolate Recipe: Dust your work surface with powdered sugar and create a well in the center of the marzipan.

Step 6

Prepare the optional chocolate coating. Place the cocoa butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the cocoa butter in 30-second intervals until the cocoa butter has completely melted. Add dark chocolate and stir until completely melted. (See notes 2.)

Marzipan Chocolate Recipe: Prepare the optional chocolate coating.

Step 7

Divide the marzipan into bite-sized pieces in any shape you prefer.

Step 8

Prepare a tray lined with parchment paper. Dip each piece in the melted chocolate and let the chocolate lightly set for 20 seconds before placing the dipped marzipan on the prepared tray.