There are plenty of delicious desserts out there that are more than worth the effort to make from scratch. Cakes, cookies, classic apple crisp and pies are all popular but a little typical. Sometimes you want to try something a little bit different. If this sounds like you, I've got the perfect, easy, quick treat for you to try: marzipan balls.
When making these delicious marzipan nut balls, be prepared for a real taste sensation. With this simple but effective bite-size dessert, you'll be tempted to try them out frequently. Even though moderation is the name of the game, I wouldn't blame you if you snuck in an extra ball or two.
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What is Marzipan?
In its most basic form, marzipan is simply the combination of almond flour and sweeteners mixed together into a tacky, moldable, and delicious confection.
The origin of marzipan is very unclear, but some of the possibilities include Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Persia and China.
While often used as a kind of decoration to go with other desserts, marzipan is delicious enough to be eaten on its own in many forms. But, it can also be used to create a multitude of delicious marzipan recipes!
One of the best features of marzipan is how versatile it is. You can easily mix things up by trying different types of nuts, different citrus, or adding some chocolate to your next batch just to see what you like.
Ingredients
- egg whites - Because this is a no-bake recipe, it is safest to use pasteurized egg whites, which you can find in the refrigerated section of the grocery store.
- almond flour - Almond flour, the main ingredient in marzipan, provides that nutty, slightly chewy texture that marzipan is known for. It's simply ground, blanched almonds, which makes it gluten free.
- nuts - You can use any nuts you want for the coating but they are optional. You could even dip the balls in chocolate first if you wanted to.
*Check recipe card for full ingredients/amounts.
How to Make Marzipan Balls
- Mix the almond flour and sugar in a bowl.
- Beat the egg whites with an electric hand mixer, until creamy.
- Add the egg whites, cinnamon and orange zest to the almond flour mixture. Mix until combined well.
- Wet your hands and form 32 balls. Roll each ball in the chopped nuts and place them in mini baking cups.
- Dust with powdered sugar.
- Serve!
Marzipan Balls FAQs
You can store the marzipan balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Yes! Store them in a freezer bag or airtight container in the freezer for up to 6 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
It usually means there is too much moisture from the liquid ingredients. It should be smooth and not clingy. Simply knead in a little extra almond flour until it becomes firm enough to shape but still soft and smooth.
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📋Recipe
Marzipan Balls
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 egg whites - you can find pasteurized egg whites at the grocery store
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ navel orange - zested
- ¾ cup nuts - finely chopped
- powdered sugar - for dusting
Instructions
- Mix almond flour and sugar in a bowl.2 cups almond flour, 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric hand mixer until creamy.2 egg whites
- Add the egg whites to the almond flour mixture, along with the cinnamon and orange zest. Mix until well incorporated.½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ navel orange
- Wet your hands and form 32 balls. Roll each ball in the chopped nuts and place them in mini baking cups.¾ cup nuts
- Dust with powdered sugar.
Equipment
Notes
- Wrap the balls in plastic and then place them into an air-tight container.
- Refrigerator: Up to 1 month.
- Freezer: Up to 6 months. If you are freezing the marzipan, thaw in refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.
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