Andrea Washington
@awashington
Pistachio Marzipan Treats
A delightful and nutty confection made with blanched almonds and pistachios, perfect for decorating cakes or enjoying on its own. This homemade marzipan is flavored with orange blossom water, giving it a unique and aromatic twist.
Details
- Cuisine:middle-eastern
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:easy
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:5
- Views:3
Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Total time20 min.
- Servings26
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups
- 1 cup
- 3 cups
- 1 teaspoon
- as needed
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Pistachio Marzipan Treats.
Step 1
To start your marzipan adventure, grab your food processor and toss in the blanched almonds along with the shelled pistachios.
Step 2
Pulse them together until they reach a fine, crumbly texture that smells nutty and delicious.
Step 3
Next, sprinkle in the confectioners' sugar and drizzle in the fragrant orange blossom water.
Step 4
This is where the magic happens—slowly add just enough water to transform your nut mixture into a smooth, creamy paste that’s easy to work with.
Step 5
Once everything is beautifully blended and silky, take a piece of aluminum foil and wrap your marzipan tightly, sealing in all that wonderful flavor.
Step 6
Now, pop it into the refrigerator and let it chill for at least an hour.
Step 7
This will help it firm up, making it perfect for your next sweet creation.
Step 8
Enjoy the anticipation as you wait for your homemade marzipan to be ready for use!.