Mini Mazarins (Danish Almond Cakes)
Ingredients
- Crust:
- 6 chocolate graham crackers, crushed
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- Filling:
- 1-7 oz box Odense Almond Paste (grated using large hole side of a box grater)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup flour
- Garnish:
- Powdered sugar, icing, or melted apricot jam
These delicate almond cakes are the perfect finger food for any party or buffet.
Time
Time to assemble: 30 minutes
Time to bake: 11 minutes
Time to bake: 11 minutes
Yield
4 dozen mini cakes
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line mini cupcake tins with paper liners.
- Combine graham crackers and 3 tablespoons butter until well mixed. Press 1/2 teaspoon of crumbs in the bottom of each liner for crust.
- Beat Almond Paste (grated using large hole side of a box grater), sugar and eggs until well mixed, about 2 minutes. Beat in melted butter until light and fluffy.
- On low speed, add flour until just blended in. Drop dough by teaspoon into each liner.
- Bake for 11 minutes or until lightly golden, puffed and set. Cool completely on wire racks.
- Top with: a dusting of powdered sugar, a drizzle of almond or chocolate icing, or hot apricot jam for a glazed effect.