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Walnut Marzipan Chocolates -
With sweet homemade marzipan, walnuts, and dark chocolate these walnut marzipan truffles are an inspired combination. This traditional German Christmas treat recipe is the perfect idea for an edible gift.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 20
Calories 100 kcal
Ingredients
- 200 g homemade or storebought marzipan or almond paste
- 150 g ground walnuts
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 5 tbsp pear schnapps or other liqueur like rum
- 200 g melted dark chocolate
Instructions
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If you have whole walnuts, grind them. With your hands, mix the first 4 ingredients until well incorporated. Chill this mix for about 2 hours.
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Using low, controlled heat, melt the chocolate in a double boiler. You can also melt the chocolate in the microwave
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With a melon baller form little balls and dip them into the melted chocolate.
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Let the truffles set at room temperature and store in a dark, cool place.