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 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.

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
• 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 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!

Chocolate Marzipan Squares

Chocolate Marzipan 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 and easy recipe works great for those last minute gift ideas.

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Course Dessert

Cuisine European

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 2 minutes

Total Time 3 hours 12 minutes

Servings 24 squares

Calories 234 kcal

Author Veena Azmanov

Ingredients - Choose (Metric or US Customary) below

• 500 grams Marzipan homemade or store-bought
• 250 grams Dark chocolate
• 30 grams Unsalted butter
• 100 ml Whipping cream
• 2 tsp Vanilla

Metric - US customary

Instructions

Marzipan Base

1. Knead the marzipan lightly until pliable.

2. Evenly press the marzipan into a parchment lined 8 x 8 square pan.
3. Press with the back of a spoon to make an even base.

4. Place in the fridge for 10 minutes.

Chocolate Topping

1. Add the chocolate, butter, cream into a microwave safe bowl.

2. Melt until completely dissolved in a microwave or double boiler.
3. Add vanilla and stir until smooth.

4. Pour over the Marzipan base.

5. Spread evenly all over the marzipan.

6. Cover with plastic again and let set in the fridge for at least 4 to 5 hours or overnight.

Cut Squares

1. When completely set lift the parchment paper and take the whole block out of the pan.
2. Divide and cut into squares.
3. I divide the block into 1/2 then 1/4 then each into squares to get even pieces.
4. Place on a serving platter.

5. Decorate with a slice of almond.

6. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Chocolate Marzipan Squares

Amount Per Serving (53 g)

Calories 234 Calories from Fat 165

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 18.3g 28%

Saturated Fat 8.1g 41%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 7.4g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 29mg 10%

Sodium 17mg 1%

Potassium 0mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 15.3g 5%

Dietary Fiber 2.1g 8%

Sugars 10.6g

Protein 3.1g 6%

Vitamin A 0%

Vitamin C 0%

Calcium 0%

Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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