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
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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
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
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.
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Mini Mazarins (Danish Almond Cakes)
These delicate almond cakes are the perfect finger food for any party or buffet.
Before you start, be sure to have Odense Almond Paste on hand
Odense Almond Paste & Marzipan available in major grocery stores and online.
Time
Time to assemble: 30 minutes
Time to bake: 11 minutes
Time to bake: 11 minutes
Yield
4 dozen mini 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
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.
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