Chocolate Marzipan Squares - Christmas Candy
These chocolate marzipan squares are a real treat, especially during the holiday season. They are little bites of heaven that just melt in the mouth made with almonds sugar and topped with chocolate. This simple easy and effortless recipe works great for those last-minute food gift ideas.
As a kid, I grew up eating marzipan by the buckets! Yup! Mom used to take Christmas sweet orders and so we have marzipan in plenty. The best part we had lots of variety.
Yup! Marzipan is supposed to be made with almonds but my mom found that cashew marzipan was the most popular. She would make chocolate marzipan which was one of my favorites. I have a few versions of my own that I hope to share with you over time. So stay tuned.
These make amazing Christmas gift ideas to give family and friends as Christmas treats. They look really impressive in a box. In addition, they are simple and easy to make.
Marzipan - Homemade or Store-bought
You can use store-bought Marzipan for these Chocolate marzipan squares. But, marzipan can be easily made at home. I have posted the recipe for my Homemade marzipan recipes as well as everything you need to know in my Tip Thursday series Marzipan 101.
My homemade version is the uncooked version and very effortless to make. So before you go buying Marzipan I suggest you pop over and check my recipe for Marzipan/Almond paste. You will be surprised at how easy it is.
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How to Make Chocolate Marzipan Squares (Save/Pin)
Marzipan Base
- Knead the marzipan lightly until pliable.
- Evenly press the marzipan into a parchment-lined 8 x 8 square pan.
- Press with the back of a spoon to make an even base.
- Place in the fridge for 10 minutes.
Chocolate Topping
- Add the chocolate, butter, cream into a microwave-safe bowl.
- Melt until completely dissolved in a microwave or double boiler.
- Add vanilla and stir until smooth.
- Pour over the Marzipan base.
- Spread evenly all over the marzipan.
- Cover with plastic again and let set in the fridge for at least 4 to 5 hours or overnight.
Cut Squares
- When completely set lift the parchment paper and take the whole block out of the pan.
- Divide and cut into squares.
- I divide the block into ½ then ¼ then each into squares to get even pieces.
- Place on a serving platter.
- Decorate with a slice of almond.
- Enjoy!
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Description
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) Marzipan homemade or store-bought
- 8 oz (226 g) Dark chocolate
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- ½ cup (120 ml) Whipping cream
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
Marzipan Base
- Knead the marzipan lightly until pliable.
- Evenly press the marzipan into a parchment lined 8 x 8 square pan.
- Press with the back of a spoon to make an even base.
- Place in the fridge for 10 minutes.
Chocolate Topping
- Add the chocolate, butter, cream into a microwave safe bowl.
- Melt until completely dissolved in a microwave or double boiler.
- Add vanilla and stir until smooth.
- Pour over the Marzipan base.
- Spread evenly all over the marzipan.
- Cover with plastic again and let set in the fridge for at least 4 to 5 hours or overnight.
Cut Squares
- When completely set lift the parchment paper and take the whole block out of the pan.
- Divide and cut into squares.
- I divide the block into ½ then ¼ then each into squares to get even pieces.
- Place on a serving platter.
- Decorate with a slice of almond.
- Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Information
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