Confectionery | Vegetarian Gluten Free

Marzipan Paste

Prunus dulcis Allergens: Tree Nuts (Almonds)
Marzipan Paste

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Rosaceae
  • Primary Cuisine European (German, Scandinavian, Mediterranean)
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Almonds, Sugar

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Marzipan Paste ?

A sweet, pliable confection made from ground almonds, sugar, and sometimes egg whites or almond extract, used in baking and confectionery.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Marzipan Paste ?

Le/La/L'Marzipan Paste a un goût sweet, nutty (almond), slightly bitter (if bitter almonds used) avec des arômes sweet almond, floral.

Taste
Sweet, Nutty (Almond), Slightly Bitter (if bitter almonds used)
Texture
Smooth, Pliable, Dense, Slightly Gritty
Aroma
Sweet Almond, Floral
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 28g (1 oz)
Calories450 kcal
Total Fat20 g
Saturated Fat1.5 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein7 g
Total Carbohydrate60 g
Dietary Fiber4 g
Total Sugars50 g
Calcium70 mg
Iron1 mg
Potassium200 mg

Le secret du chef

For easier handling and shaping, warm marzipan slightly in your hands or microwave for a few seconds. Dust with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.

Substituts & Proportions pour Marzipan Paste

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Marzipan Paste est Almond Paste, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Less sweet, higher almond content, but suitable for baking where pliability isn't key.

Substituts pour Marzipan Paste avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Almond Paste Meilleur 1:1 Less sweet, higher almond content, but suitable for baking where pliability isn't key.
Fondant (rolled) 1:1 Provides similar pliable texture for decorating, but lacks almond flavor.
Pistachio Paste 1:1 Offers a different nutty flavor and green color, good for decorative or filling purposes.
Cashew Paste (homemade) 1:1 Nut-free alternative, can be sweetened and flavored with almond extract for a similar profile.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Marzipan Paste

  1. Available in tubes or blocks.
  2. Check almond content; higher percentage usually means better quality.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Marzipan Paste ?

  • Chocolate
  • fruit (cherries
  • apricots)
  • coffee
  • liqueurs (amaretto
  • rum)
  • shortbread.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Marzipan Paste ?

Sweet, Nutty (Almond), Slightly Bitter (if bitter almonds used) Sweet Almond, Floral

Quel est un bon substitut pour Marzipan Paste ?

Le meilleur substitut est Almond Paste (1:1). Less sweet, higher almond content, but suitable for baking where pliability isn't key.

Comment choisir et conserver le Marzipan Paste ?

Available in tubes or blocks. Check almond content; higher percentage usually means better quality.

Ingrédients Confectionery associés

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