Easy Homemade Almond Paste Recipe
3-Ingredient Almond Paste (Marzipan) is a must-have for every baker. Quick and easy to prepare, it can be rolled, molded, or colored to create stunning cake decorations or chocolate fillings. Perfect for homemade desserts and festive baking.
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INGREDIENTS
- 150 g almond flour
- 150 g powdered sugar
- 1 egg white (38 g to 45 g / 1.3 oz to 1.6 oz)
- Gel food coloring according to desired color
PREPARATION
Toast the almond flour:
- Preheat your oven to 140°C (285°F).
- Spread the almond flour on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
- Once cooled, pulse the toasted almond flour together with the powdered sugar in a food processor to refine the mixture. Be careful not to overheat it.
Prepare the Easy Almond Paste
- Pour the almond flour and powdered sugar mixture into a large bowl, then add the egg white in batches. Knead well after each addition to achieve a smooth, homogeneous texture.
- Knead carefully before adding more egg white to prevent the paste from becoming too soft. If kneaded properly, you’ll get a very supple, fine-textured paste without needing to add extra liquid.
- Note: Knead for about ten minutes. The paste will become more malleable and elastic, allowing you to roll it out very thinly without tearing.
- Your marzipan is now ready to use. You can roll it out to cover a cake, shape it to create decorations, or even use it as a filling for chocolates.