Think nutty almond crumble complimented by a vibrant apricot flavor, further intensified by assertive dark chocolate power and unexpectedly mellowed and refreshed by the flavor of fresh grapes and blueberries. The irresistible dessert that deserves to be presented at a special event. Although the unpredictable waves of flavors move Marzipan log dessert to a category of abundant treats, it remains a humble Lenten dish consisting of five simple and healthy ingredients such as nuts, fresh fruits, honey, chocolate, and dried fruits.
Do not miss out on this pearl!
After eating this incredible meal, you will become a pinch happier, I promise!
Bon Appétit!
Marzipan log
Marzipan Log is a nutty almond crumble complimented by a vibrant apricot flavor, further intensified by assertive dark chocolate power and unexpectedly mellowed and refreshed by the flavor of fresh grapes and blueberries.
Servings 8 people
Ingredients
- 400 gr almonds
- 200 gr blueberries
- 200 gr grapes
- 200 gr dried apricot
- 200 gr brown sugar
- 200 gr dark chocolate 70 % cacao
- 50 gr honey
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients
- Cover almonds with boiling water and leave for 5 min. Drain and peel the skin (it will come off easily).
- Fry peeled almonds on medium heat for 10 min stirring constantly. Grind in a food processor and set aside
- Add water and sugar to the pan and turn into caramel stirring constantly on medium heat (sugar should be dissolved completely).
- Add grind almonds to the pan and stirring constantly heat through for 4 more min. Let to cool down and grind in a food processor one more time.
- Cover the tin (the one that you would use to bake bread) with plastic wrap and put dried apricots on the bottom (set aside a couple for decoration). Cover with half of the marzipan mixture and level up pressing slightly into the surface. Add a layer of washed grapes and blueberries. Cover with the remained marzipan mixture, level up and press slightly. Cover with plastic wrap and put into the fridge for 6 hours
- Gently remove your marzipan log from the tin and turn over into the plate.
- Melt the chocolate, mix in the honey and dilute with 3 tbsp of water if the chocolate mixture is too thick. Cover marzipan log with chocolate and decorate with julienned dried apricots.
- Bon Appétit!
