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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.
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Course: Dessert
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes
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
    Ingredients for marzipan log: blueberries, almonds, apricots, honey, sugar, dark chocolate
  • Cover almonds with boiling water and leave for 5 min. Drain and peel the skin (it will come off easily).
    Peeled almonds in a white bowl to be used for marzipan log and brown peels set aside.
  • 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!
    Egg-free, dairy-free, lenten dessert - Marzipan Log
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