Celebrate the festive season with marzipan truffles. These pecan marzipan truffles are a beautiful twist to the traditional marzipan that are made with almonds. And, truffles make a great addition to the festive table as treats or to give as gifts to family and friends. Marzipan takes five minutes to make from scratch, and these truffles take another 10 minutes to make.
Yesterday, Aadi asked me if its Christmas soon. Well, it feels like Christmas in our home already, because I've been making these Christmas treats to share with you on the blog. The gingerbread cookies, the ginger shortbread, gingerbread cake, marzipan truffles and a few more coming soon. These have been on my must-share with the blog list. So now that I have taken a break from cake orders I can actually make these recipes to share with you.
Many of you requested to add videos which is why most of my recent post have had videos attached as well. It's been a bit of a roller coaster with me trying to juggle video editing but I think I'm doing ok. I have improved considerably in the last two years.
About pecan marzipan
Traditionally, marzipan is made with almonds but almonds are expensive in India so mom always made them with cashews. So, while cashew marzipan is very new to the western world in India almost all marzipan sold is usually cashews with almond extract.
Pecans are very common here and often I love to make pecan marzipan instead of almonds or cashews. In fact, you must try chocolate pecan marzipan. Pecan and chocolate is a match made in heaven. If you love marzipan and have access to pecans, you absolutely must-try pecan marzipan.
Ingredients or substitutes
- Marzipan - I used homemade marzipan made with pecans today. You can use store-bought marzipan just as well.
- Dark chocolate - Marzipan is sweet so I highly recommend using dark chocolate. This really cuts down the sweetness of the marzipan. I love to use 70% and if I make them for Ziv and me we do go for 90% chocolate
- Cooking oil - this just helps dilute the chocolate so it's not too thick and chunky.
Step by step instructions (Save/Pin)
- Roll marzipan into small balls.
- Break the chocolate into small pieces.
- Melt in the microwave at 50% power until smooth.
- Add one to 2 tbsp cooking oil to make it pouring consistency.
- Using a fork and truffle tools - dip each ball in the melted chocolate.
- Pick the ball on the fork and scrape as much from the bottom on the edge of the bowl.
- Tip - be patient and drain the excess chocolate.
- Place the ball on the parchment paper.
- Sprinkle with chopped pecans before the chocolate sets.
- Place in the fridge to set.
- Enjoy!
Frequently asked questions
These will last at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or well wrapped in the fridge for about a month
Yes, you can just dust them with dry cocoa powder similar to how we make truffles. Alternatively, you can also coat these with finely chopped nuts.
Commercial or homemade both work great with these truffles. My homemade marzipan recipe takes as little as five minutes to make and is so delicious. I have made marzipan truffles. I also make chocolate marzipan truffles with my homemade chocolate marzipan recipe
No. If you want to make chocolate marzipan it's best to use cocoa powder and I have the recipe and video for you - Chocolate Marzipan Recipe in just 5 minutes and here is my recipe to make Chocolate Marzipan Truffles.
Truffles and fudge use similar ingredients and are a huge umbrella of treats, here are a few I have shared with you.
Coconut Chocolate Truffles
Chocolate Coconut Truffles
Marzipan Truffles
Chocolate Marzipan Truffles
Pecan Truffles
Chocolate Coconut Fudge Squares
Microwave Chocolate Fudge
Chocolate Marzipan Squares
White Chocolate Truffles
Coconut Balls
Coconut Truffles
Chocolate Cookie Truffles
Cookie Coconut Truffles
Cookie Truffles
Troubleshooting
These marzipan truffles are not smooth?
If you making homemade marzipan, ensure that the nuts are ground to a fine meal. Coarsely ground nuts will give you very textured balls. Still delicious and some time even preferable but the smoother balls coat better in chocolate.
Why is my chocolate very grainy and oily?
Always melt chocolate at low heat and in short burst to prevent the chocolate. And, make sure no water or condensation gets into the chocolate. Any one of these will situations can make the chocolate grainy or seize. Read my tips for melting and working with chocolate
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Pecan Marzipan Truffles aka Chocolate Pecan Truffles
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Ingredients
- 7 oz (200 g) Pecan marzipan homemade recipe here
- 7 oz (200 g) Dark Chocolate
- 2 tbsp Cooking oil
Instructions
- Roll marzipan into small balls
- Break the chocolate into small pieces
- Melt in the microwave at 50% power until smooth
- Add one to 2 tbsp cooking oil to make it pouring consistency.
- Using a fork and truffle tools - dip each ball in the melted chocolate
- Pick the ball on the fork and scrape as much from the bottom on the edge of the bowl.
- Tip - be patient and drain the excess chocolate
- Place the ball on the parchment paper.
- Sprinkle with chopped pecans before the chocolate sets.
- Place in the fridge to set
- Enjoy
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Gabi
Although I don't like marzipan I know quite a few people who would enjoy getting your truffles as food gift for Christmas. On top of that they are so easy to create. Thank you for inspiring me:)
Veena Azmanov
Thanks, Gabi. These are definitely perfect for Christmas Gifts.
Justine Howell
Love this for the holidays, sweet bite sized treats. So good.
Veena Azmanov
Thanks, Justine.
Karyn
Veena you always come up with the most amazing treats.. These would be perfect for edible gifts for Christmas. So easy to make. Definitely a winner
Veena Azmanov
Thank you so much, Karyn. So happy you think so. These would definitely be perfect for gifts.
Elaine Benoit
I remember my first taste of Marzipan and loved it at first bite! These truffles look so delicious!!
Veena Azmanov
Thanks, Elaine. I love marzipan very much too
Emily
I've never tried working with marzipan before, but definitely want to give it a try now. Thanks for sharing such an easy recipe!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Emily. I hope you try it.
Marisa Franca
This is wonderful! Another recipe I can add to give as Christmas gifts. I love truffles and I'm thinking of making an attractive cookie/candy box to give as gifts. These pecan marzipan truffles would be ideal!! You come up with the best ideas.
Veena Azmanov
Absolutely Marissa. I have one more coming up so this would be ideal.
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness
I am not really a fan of marzipan, but maybe I would like it if it is covered in chocolate. It sure looks good!!
Veena Azmanov
Thanks, Cathleen. Perhaps if made with pecan you may like marzipan
Lauren Vavala
These will make for a great little snack to have set out for our guests at Christmas...plus my kids and myself will LOVE them! Great recipe!
Veena Azmanov
Absolutely Lauren.
Dan Zehr
Now I know wonderful Christmas presents. Quick and easy. That's what I love. Looks very tasty and incredibly beautiful! Thank you for one more impressive recipe.
Veena Azmanov
Thank you Dan.
Claudia Lamascolo
what a delightful treat for the holidays! My mom used to make marzipan when I was a kid and we just loved it. I havent thought about it in year thanks for reminding me I need to make these this year.
Veena Azmanov
Thanks, Claudia. Mine too. We loved it.
Mahy Elamin
Mmm it's such a great idea for a festive table or a great gift to my relatives. Great recipe. I'm sure that is very tasty. I definitely want to try.
Veena Azmanov
Absolutely Mahy. Great gifts for the holidays
Eileen Kelly
I just love how easy these truffles are to prepare! They are easy enough for me to make with my niece too! The truffles will be a great addition to my cookie gifts!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Eileen. Yes, these would be perfect gifts