Pistachio Marzipan
User Reviews
5
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
287 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
German, Italian, International, Austrian
Pistachio Marzipan
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Pistachio Marzipan combines finely ground almond meal and pistachios with powdered sugar and extracts to form a thick, pliable dough. The dough can be tinted with natural green food coloring for a subtle almond and nutty flavor profile and rich texture suitable for confectionery uses.
Description
The Pistachio Marzipan recipe starts with blending almond meal, pistachios, and powdered sugar into a smooth mix before adding almond and rum extracts for flavor. An egg white binds the ingredients into a soft yet firm dough that can be shaped and refrigerated or frozen for later use. The green food coloring is optional, providing a more vibrant color without altering the subtle nutty taste. This marzipan is ideal for candy-making and baking applications where a nutty, sweet paste is desired.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup almond meal very fine
- 1/2 cup pistachios can use raw if you don't have roasted, shelled, unsalted, roasted
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar aka confectioner's sugar
- 2 teaspoons almond extract quality pure
- 1 to 2 teaspoons rum extract , depending on desired flavor profile (if using this pistachio marzipan for Mozartkugeln use 2 teaspoons rum extract)
- 1 egg can substitute liquid pasteurized egg whites or reconstituted powdered egg whites) (vegans: use egg substitute or 4+ tablespoons corn syrup, golden syrup, or other liquid sweetener, white
- green food coloring optional (the mixture is a nice, natural green but if you prefer it a more vibrant green you can add 1-2 drops natural food coloring to it, natural
Instructions
- Place the almond flour, pistachios, and powdered sugar in a food processor and pulse until combined and any lumps are broken up. Add the almond extract and rum extract and pulse to combine. Add the egg white and process until a thick dough is formed. If the mass is still too wet and sticky, add more powdered sugar and ground almonds. Keep in mind that it will become firmer after it's been refrigerated. If desired, add a drop or two of natural green food coloring. Turn the pistachio marzipan out onto a work surface and knead it a few times. Form it into a log, wrap it up in plastic wrap and refrigerate.Will keep for at least a month in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer. Bring to room temperature before using in any recipe.Makes 13-14 ounces of pistachio marzipan.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2.5oz
Calories
287kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
10mg
(0%)
Potassium
114mg
(2%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
27IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2.5oz | |
| Calories | 287kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 27IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
24 reviews
Excellent
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