EGGLESS MARZIPAN (COOKED VERSION) – 36 PIECES
- Leander Fernandes
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
A delightful festive treat made with simple ingredients, this eggless, cooked marzipan is inspired by my tried-and-tested kaju katli method. With a few thoughtful tweaks and additions, it transforms into a smooth, melt-in-the-mouth marzipan that’s perfect for Christmas. I personally prefer the cooked version as it gives better texture, stability, and flavour — and I’m truly satisfied with how beautifully this batch turned out.
Ingredients (Makes approx. 36 pieces)
120 g cashew nuts
80 g sugar
¼ cup rose water (50 ml)
2 tbsp water
Almond essence – 1 to 2 drops (as preferred)
¼ tsp clarified butter (ghee)
Method
1. Prep the Plate
Lightly grease a steel plate with a little clarified butter. Set aside.
2. Grind the Cashew Nuts
Divide the sugar: 60 g + 20 g. Keep the 60 g aside for the syrup.
Break the cashew nuts into smaller bits.
Pulse-grind the cashews in batches along with the 20 g sugar.
Sift the mixture and grind again if needed, ensuring a fine texture.
3. Prepare the Cashew Paste
Add ¼ cup rose water ( 50 ml) to the ground cashew powder.
Add almond essence (1–2 drops).
Mix well and set aside.
4. Make the Sugar Syrup
In a non-stick pan, add the 60 g sugar and 2 tbsp water.
Keep stirring on medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the syrup starts to thicken and turn sticky.
5. Cook the Marzipan Mixture
Remove the pan from the heat and add the cashew paste. Mix well.
Return to low flame and continue stirring.
As it cooks, the mixture will thicken and begin to leave the sides of the pan.
Once it reaches a soft, non-sticky ball stage, transfer it to the greased plate.
6. Knead the Dough
Allow it to cool slightly until comfortable to handle.
Grease your palms with a tiny bit of ghee.
Add a drop of ghee to the mixture if required.
Knead until smooth and soft.
Divide the dough into three portions.
7. Colour & Shape
Add gel food colours of your choice to each portion.
Using marzipan moulds, shape into festive Christmas designs.
Allow the pieces to dry completely.
8. Store
Once dry, store in an airtight container.
Marzipan recipe 1
Marzipan recipe2
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