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Black Sesame Marzipan

This easy, no-bake vegan recipe is perfect for spooky season — or for any time of year! Black sesame marzipan combines the rich flavor of black sesame paste with delicate almond for a nutty and delicious treat.

The marvelous thing about marzipan is that you can create any shape that you like, whether by rolling it out and using a cookie cutter or by sculpting it with your hands.

And because it doesn’t require any baking or complicated tools, this recipe is a great activity to enjoy with younger kids.

The black sesame paste complements the almond flavor, and the hint of rosewater adds a subtly floral note that plays off of and balances the richer, nutty ingredients. And aside from tasting great, this black sesame marzipan just plain looks cool in any shape.

Ingredients To Use:

  • 1 cup fine almond flour
  • 1.5 cup brown sugar, plus more for rolling
  • 2 Tablespoons hot water, divided
  • 1 teaspoon rosewater
  • 1 Tablespoon black sesame paste*

Tip:

  • If the dough is too soft to roll out, you’ve added too much liquid. Just mix in small, equal amounts of almond flour and powdered sugar until the dough is firm enough to shape. Now you have bonus marzipan!
  • Depending on the variety of black sesame paste you choose, you may need to increase or decrease the quantity in the recipe.

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl or a food processor, sift together the almond flour and brown sugar.
  2. Add just one tablespoon of the hot water to the dry ingredients, along with the rosewater.
  3. Pulse with a food processor or quickly mix together with a fork to make a crumbly mixture, then add the black sesame paste.
  4. Continue mixing until the black sesame paste is incorporated and you can roll the marzipan into a smooth dough. If the dough won’t hold together, gradually add more hot water until it does.
  5. Dust a surface and a rolling pin, then roll out the dough. Use your hands or mini cookie cutters to make whatever shape you like.
  6. Leave your marzipan pieces at room temperature on a piece of parchment paper or a nonstick baking sheet. Wait at least 30 minutes, then enjoy.
  7. Store your black sesame marzipan treats in an airtight container at room temperature to enjoy within the next few days, or keep them in the refrigerator. They will be best within a week after you make them.
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