I hope that you don’t 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 double boiler)
Small paper cups
Sprinkles or royal icing
Chocolate dipping spoon
Step 1:
Roll the marzipan 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 an air tight box. Enjoy!
Happy Caking! & Merry Christmas
Louise
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
Teresa: I would not try it. Marzipan can sweat a lot when its been frozen and that would ruin the chocolate
Could the marzipan bites be frozen?
Deepika: there are already on Youtube several videos on how to temper chocolate. Not sure that I can do it better 😉
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
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.
could you give me the recipe for Marzipan.
Rhonda: Thank you.
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!!!
michelle: 🙂 The good thing is that chocolate covered marzipan is not just for Christmas. But can be eaten all year round.
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!
MC: Its such a great little tool when dipping in chocolate.
Chocolate dipping spoon? Duh! That would’ve made my Oreo Truffles look 10 times better!
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.
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 🙂
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
Yummy! Easy and delicious-what a treat! Thanks Louise
great recipe. Happy Christmas.
Merry Christmas to you! All of your Christmas ideas have been just wonderful!
What beautiful sprinkles!!!
Merry Christmas Louise!!!
hello louise,
beutiful, merry christmas and a happy new year,
cheers,
sandy
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!
Hi Louise,
Nice! Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Cheers
Yuha