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Chocolate Marzipan Squares - Christmas Treats

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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.

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.
Marzipan Squares with Chocolate Ganache

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.

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.
Marzipan Squares with Chocolate Ganache

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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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.
Marzipan Squares with Chocolate Ganache

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 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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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.
Marzipan Squares with Chocolate Ganache
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

Author: Veena Azmanov
5 from 9 votes
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Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 2 mins
Total Time: 3 hrs 12 mins
Calories: 234kcal
Adjust Servings Here: 24 squares

Description

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 and easy recipe works great for those last minute gift ideas.
ADJUST SERVINGS HERE - 24 squares

Ingredients

  • 500 grams (1.0 lb) Marzipan homemade or store-bought
  • 250 grams (9 oz) Dark chocolate
  • 30 grams (2.00 tbsp) Unsalted butter
  • 120 ml (0.50 cups) Whipping cream
  • 2 tsp Vanilla

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 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!

Recipe Notes

 
Featured Recipe below - How to Make Homemade Marzipan in 5 minutes

Equipment

Mixing Bowl Glass
Meas Cups and Spoons
Microwave
Oven
Nutrition Information
Serving: 53gCalories: 234kcalCarbohydrates: 15.3gProtein: 3.1gFat: 18.3gSaturated Fat: 8.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 17mgPotassium: 0mgFiber: 2.1gSugar: 10.6gVitamin A: 0IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 0mgIron: 0mg

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Veena is the author of three blogs - Veena Azmanov, Cake Decorating Tutorials, and East Indian Recipes.
She writes about cooking, baking, desserts, and cake decorating. Being a professional cake decorator and food blogger for over ten years she has been featured in many online magazines and publications around the world. On her blogs, you will find delicious, easy and practical recipes often with instructional videos and tutorials for the home cook.

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  1. Ginny

    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.

    Reply

    • Veena Azmanov

      Thanks Ginny. You are right about shapes and figures. They use to be the Christmas treats back in the day.

      Reply

  2. Tina Dawson | Love is in my Tummy

    These would make such perfect edible gifts during the holiday season! Love it!

    Reply

    • Veena Azmanov

      Absolutely Tina. Thanks

      Reply

  3. Jessica

    Love how easy these are to make! They would make a great addition to our holiday dessert table!

    Reply

    • Veena Azmanov

      Definitely perfect for any holiday dessert table.

      Reply

  4. Elaine @ Dishes Delish

    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!

    Reply

    • Veena Azmanov

      Thanks Elaine. I know what you mean. I have the same problem..I make but always afraid I will eat more than I should

      Reply

  5. Suzy

    These sound delicious! Thanks for the simple recipe too!

    Reply

    • Veena Azmanov

      You are welcome Suzy.

      Reply

  6. Amelia

    It looks yummy and delicious. Will try to make it on this weekend.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Reply

    • Veena Azmanov

      Thanks Amelia - Let me what you think if you do.

      Reply

  7. shalu

    Yum!!! That looks wonderful!! I'll have to make it this definitely looks so delicious yummy and heavenly!Thanks for sharing!

    Reply

    • Veena Azmanov

      Thanks Shalu.- let me know if you do.. Enjoy!

      Reply