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

Recipe – Chocolate Marzipan Squares (Save/Pin)

Tools

• Mixing Bowl
• 8 x 8 square cake pan
• Parchment paper
• Kitchen Knife

Almond Paste 33% - Marzipan - 1 block - 2.2 lbs

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Scott's Cakes 1 Pound Plain Flavored Marzipan

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Ghirardelli Chocolate Intense Dark Squares, Midnight Reverie, 4.12 oz, (Pack of 4)

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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!

Chocolate Marzipan Squares

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Chocolate Marzipan Squares

Prep 10 mins

Cook 2 mins

Inactive 3 hours

Total 3 hours, 12 mins

Author Veena Azmanov

Yield 24 squares

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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