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How to Make Marzipan Christmas Bites

December 25, 2008 by Louise 23 Comments

marzipan Christmas bites

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

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Comments

  1. Natalie

    December 2, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    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

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  2. Louise

    November 3, 2009 at 11:57 AM

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

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  3. Teresa

    October 24, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    Could the marzipan bites be frozen?

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  4. Louise

    October 5, 2009 at 9:42 PM

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

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  5. Deepika

    October 2, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    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

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  6. Louise

    April 30, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    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.

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  7. Lorraine D'souza

    April 28, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    could you give me the recipe for Marzipan.

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  8. Louise

    February 3, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    Rhonda: Thank you.

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  9. Rhonda

    January 24, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    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!!!

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  10. Louise

    January 14, 2009 at 11:49 AM

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

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  11. michelle

    January 8, 2009 at 12:08 AM

    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!

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  12. Louise

    January 7, 2009 at 12:44 PM

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

    Reply
  13. MC

    January 6, 2009 at 7:54 PM

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

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  14. Louise

    January 3, 2009 at 11:29 PM

    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.

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  15. aileenlnbh

    December 28, 2008 at 2:23 PM

    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 🙂

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  16. Marie

    December 27, 2008 at 7:15 AM

    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

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  17. cakegirl

    December 27, 2008 at 1:25 AM

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

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  18. Geraldine

    December 27, 2008 at 12:08 AM

    great recipe. Happy Christmas.

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  19. Jenn Sedor

    December 26, 2008 at 6:51 PM

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

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  20. Toni

    December 26, 2008 at 5:58 PM

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

    Reply
  21. Anonymous

    December 26, 2008 at 4:59 PM

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

    Reply
  22. Amy

    December 26, 2008 at 4:08 PM

    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!

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  23. Yuha

    December 26, 2008 at 5:29 AM

    Hi Louise,

    Nice! Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

    Cheers
    Yuha

    Reply

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