Nut-free marzipan recipe

Nut-free marzipan

Created by The Tesco Recipes team

Traditionally made with almonds, this nut-free marzipan recipe is made with semolina and vanilla instead. It's the perfect substitute for sweet bakes, particularly at Christmas and Easter, for those with nut allergies

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  • Serves 12
  • 5 mins to prepare
  • 216 calories / serving

Ingredients

  • 200g (7oz) fine semolina or cornmeal
  • 200g icing sugar
  • 150g (5oz) softened butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

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Each serving contains

Energy
910kJ 216.0kcal
11%
Fat
10g
high15%
Saturates
6g
high31%
Salt
0.0g
low0%
Sugars
17g
high19%

of the Reference intake

Carbohydrate 30.4gProtein 1.8gFibre 0.5g

Method

  1. In a mixer or by hand mix together all the ingredients, until it comes together. It is quite crumbly, so chill in the fridge for 15-20 mins to firm up before using.
  2. Use to cover the Nut-free Battenburg cake, or Nut-free Christmas cake.

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