How to make marzipan Christmas bites

I hope that you dont find the last of my four Christmas tutorials too late. But last night was hectic as we here in Denmark celebrate Christmas on the 24th with wonderful food, yummy treats and the excitement from the kids when they get their presents. We always make marzipan treats at Christmas and these are the ones I like the best. Marzipan Christmas bites coated in chocolate and decorated with Christmas sprinkles.

This is what I use:
Marzipan
Coating chocolate (heat it in a dobble boiler)
Small paper cups
Sprinkles or royal icing
Chocolate dipping spoon

Step 1:
Roll the mazipan into bite size balls. When the chocolate is melted carefully “dump” the ball into the chocolate and use the dipping spoon to pick it up. Shake off the excess chocolate.

Step 2:
Place the chocolate covered marzipan ball in the paper cup and set aside. When the chocolate is nearly dry add your decoration on the top. Set aside to dry completely.
Note: if you use royal icing then wait until the chocolate is all dry before you pipe your decor.

Store the marzipan treats in a air thight box. Enjoy!

Happy Caking! & Merry Christmas

Louise

23 comments

Natalie says:

Dec 2, 2009

hi Louise,my niece is coming home this christmas and m so glad i found this cute recipe.M sure she’ll love this.thanx

Louise says:

Nov 3, 2009

Teresa: I would not try it. Marzipan can sweat a lot when its been frozen and that would ruin the chocolate

Teresa says:

Oct 24, 2009

Could the marzipan bites be frozen?

Oct 5, 2009

Deepika: there are already on Youtube several videos on how to temper chocolate. Not sure that I can do it better

Deepika says:

Oct 2, 2009

This looks yummy! I made some marzipan mixed with pistachio paste and that was really good and goes well with dark chocolate. Louise, would it be possible to teach us about how to temper chocolate? I’d be ever grateful! many thanks Deepika

Apr 30, 2009

Lorraine D’souza: Sorry but I dont have a recipe on home made marzipan. Im pretty sure that if you try Google you will find one.

Lorraine D'souza says:

Apr 28, 2009

could you give me the recipe for Marzipan.

Feb 3, 2009

Rhonda: Thank you.

Rhonda says:

Jan 24, 2009

Louise,
You make it look so easy! I love all your creations, they are beautiful and fun. Thanks for inspiring the baker/decorator in all of us!!!

Jan 14, 2009

michelle: The good thing is that chocolate covered marzipan is not just for Christmas. But can be eaten all year round.

michelle says:

Jan 8, 2009

What a great idea- I’ve had a similar idea but haven’t done it yet- my Dad loves chocolate-covered marzipan. I’ll have to give these a try!

Jan 7, 2009

MC: Its such a great little tool when dipping in chocolate.

MC says:

Jan 6, 2009

Chocolate dipping spoon? Duh! That would’ve made my Oreo Truffles look 10 times better!

Jan 3, 2009

Im so happy that you all liked this little tutorial

Marie: No sorry but I dont have a recipe for home made marzipan. Try search on google.

aileenlnbh says:

Dec 28, 2008

hi louise, hope you had a fantastic xmas. i have some marzipan left over from my xmas cakes and i now know what i can do with it. thanks. the kids and i will have lots of fun today!! ps: i love your cupcake cup and coaster – i got cupcake apron, pictures for my kitchen and cupcake wine stoppers from my partner this year and i love all things cakey!! aileen x
ps havent posted anything to my flickr page in ages and will post the gingerbread house over the next few days that i made with the kids – have a look and leave me a comment if you have time. thanks

Marie says:

Dec 27, 2008

Hi Louise, Wishing you Compliments of the Season to you and your family.

I make chocolates at home for family so this post was very useful. however would you have the method to make marzipan at home.

Thanks

Marie

cakegirl says:

Yummy! Easy and delicious-what a treat! Thanks Louise

Geraldine says:

great recipe. Happy Christmas.

Jenn Sedor says:

Dec 26, 2008

Merry Christmas to you! All of your Christmas ideas have been just wonderful!

Toni says:

What beautiful sprinkles!!!
Merry Christmas Louise!!!

Anonymous says:

hello louise,
beutiful, merry christmas and a happy new year,
cheers,
sandy

Amy says:

I live in Boston, MA – the only marzipan I have ever tried had a dried, tasteless mouth feel. This summer my sister and I took a tour of the North End (Little Italy) in Boston -just for fun- and we tried fresh marzipan…I ADORE it! I am excited to re-create your little treats for lots of events. Thanks!