Chocolate Marzipan Squares – Christmas Treats
Chocolate Marzipan Squares – Christmas Sweets
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.
Chocolate Marzipan Squares
As a kid I grew up eating marzipan by the buckets! Yup! Mom use 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’s 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.
Chocolate Marzipan Squares
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 how easy it is.
Chocolate Marzipan Squares
These make amazing Christmas Gift Ideas to give away to family and friends as Christmas Treats. They look really impressive in a box but mostly because they are simple easy and effortless to make.
Recipe – Chocolate Marzipan Squares (Save/Pin)
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Ingredients
- Marzipan – 500 grams (2 lbs) homemade or store bought
- Dark Chocolate – 250 grams (9 oz)
- Unsalted Butter – 30 grams (2 tbsp)
- Whipping Cream – 100 ml whipping cream
- Vanilla – 2 tsp
Method
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 over night.
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 1/2 then 1/4 then each into squares to get even pieces.
- Place on a serving platter.
- Decorate with a slice of almond
- Enjoy!
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Chocolate Marzipan Squares
Chocolate Marzipan Squares
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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.
Ingredients
- Marzipan - 500 grams (2 lbs) homemade or store bought
- Dark chocolate - 250 grams (9 oz)
- Unsalted butter - 30 grams (2 tbsp)
- Whipping cream - 100 ml whipping cream
- Vanilla - 2 tsp
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 over night.
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 1/2 then 1/4 then each into squares to get even pieces.
- Place on a serving platter.
- Decorate with a slice of almond
- Enjoy!
Courses Dessert
Cuisine British
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 53 g per square
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 234 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 18.3 g | 28% | |
Saturated Fat 8.1 g | 41% | |
Unsaturated Fat 7.4 g | ||
Cholesterol 29 mg | 10% | |
Sodium 17 mg | 1% | |
Total Carbohydrates 15.3 g | 5% | |
Dietary Fiber 2.1 g | 8% | |
Sugars 10.6 g | ||
Protein 3.1 g | 6% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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I’ve always loved marzipan and wondered how to make it. My experience has always been to make figures and shapes and never actually had it in a pan like this. Love it and the chocolate topping.
Thanks Ginny. You are right about shapes and figures. They use to be the Christmas treats back in the day.
These would make such perfect edible gifts during the holiday season! Love it!
Absolutely Tina. Thanks
Love how easy these are to make! They would make a great addition to our holiday dessert table!
Definitely perfect for any holiday dessert table.
Marzipan is my weakness and add chocolate to the mix? Perfect!! I can’t wait to make your delicious recipe! I think I’ll make it and gift some of them so I don’t eat it all myself!
Thanks Elaine. I know what you mean. I have the same problem..I make but always afraid I will eat more than I should
These sound delicious! Thanks for the simple recipe too!
You are welcome Suzy.
It looks yummy and delicious. Will try to make it on this weekend.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Amelia – Let me what you think if you do.
Yum!!! That looks wonderful!! I’ll have to make it this definitely looks so delicious yummy and heavenly!Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Shalu.- let me know if you do.. Enjoy!