Marzipan Easter Eggs A Cashew Nut Confection
Marzipan made from nuts and sugar is a traditional confection with deep culinary roots. It's always made at celebrations Easter, Christmas Weddings and is a tasty delight. Watch this video to see how easy it is to make this in your own home with Cashewnuts. Almonds can be substituted.
Ingredients
| Cashewnut | 3 1/2 Ounce ((100 Gram)) | |
| Icing sugar | 7 Ounce ((200 Gram)) | |
| Egg white | 1 | |
| Almond essence | 2 Drop |
Directions
MAKING
1. Pulse cashewnuts with half of the icing sugar until it forms a powder.
2. Throw in the cashewnut powder with the remaining icing sugar and egg white into a stand mixer an mix it in.
3. When everthing is incorporated, add almond essence and continue to mix.
4. Transfer the marzipan mix to a microwave safe bowl. Cover with saran wrap and microwave in 10 second bursts for 4 to 5 times.
5. Uncover the bowl and let it cool and dry.
6. Transfer to a board and add desired food coloring. Roll it in egg shapes.
SERVING
7. Decorate it the way you like. Enjoy.
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 267Calories from Fat 73
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9 g13.8%
Saturated Fat 1 g5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 12 mg0.5%
Total Carbohydrates 46 g15.3%
Dietary Fiber %
Sugars 40 g
Protein 4 g8%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
