Petite Marzipan Carrots
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- Yield Makes 12
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Ingredients
- 1 ounce marzipan
- Orange and red gel-paste food coloring ($1.09 per 3/4 oz., by AmeriColor, from Sugarcraft)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder, for decorating
- Small fresh carrot fronds, rinsed and dried well
Directions
- Tint marzipan with orange and red food coloring, a drop at a time, to reach desired color. Divide into 12 pieces. (Cover with plastic wrap when not using.) Shape each piece into a ball, then roll into logs, tapering 1 end, to resemble carrots (pictured, above).
- Dip a paring knife into cocoa powder. Make tiny indentations in each carrot with cocoa-dusted knife to evoke the vegetable's texture. Carrots will keep, covered, for up to 1 week. Push fronds into top of each carrot before serving.
I was disappointed to see a ready made marzipan recipe for this cake. Homemade is so much better. Looking for a homemade recipe like I used before with almond paste, corn syrup, and marshmallow cream. Does anyone have this recipe. Thanks!