Baby Moses In A Basket Recipe

Name: Baby Moses In A Basket
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 -18 large medjool dates; Marzipan; 3 1/2 ounces blanched slivered almonds, ground (slightly 1 or 3 1/2 ounces whole blanched almonds, ground (slightly 1+ cup); whole blanched almond, ground (slightly 1+ cup); 3 1/2 ounces confectioners' sugar; 1/4 teaspoon kfp vanilla extract; 3 drops rose water or 3 drops almond extract; 1 -2 teaspoon hot water; Garnish; 1/4 cup crushed toasted unsalted pistachio nuts (for bunting); 1 -2 whole cloves, as needed; 32 -36 coriander seeds (for eyes) or 32 -36 mustard seeds (for eyes)

Servings: persons

16 -18 large medjool dates
Marzipan
3 1/2 ounces blanched slivered almonds, ground (slightly 1 or 3 1/2 ounces whole blanched almonds, ground (slightly 1+ cup)
whole blanched almond, ground (slightly 1+ cup)
3 1/2 ounces confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon kfp vanilla extract
3 drops rose water or 3 drops almond extract
1 -2 teaspoon hot water
Garnish
1/4 cup crushed toasted unsalted pistachio nuts (for bunting)
1 -2 whole cloves, as needed
32 -36 coriander seeds (for eyes) or 32 -36 mustard seeds (for eyes)

1
Slit the dates lengthwise and remove the pits.
2
Grind almonds in food processor until a powder consistency.
3
With machine running, add sugar, vanilla, rose water / almond extract and 1 tsp hot water.
4
Mixture should begin to come together in a ball (if not, continue slowly adding hot water, being careful not to add too much or consistency will be too soft).
5
For each Moses, make a small ball for the head and an oval piece for the body.
6
Roll the body in the crushed pistachio nuts and attach body to head.
7
Put Moses in a date and press the date to secure him.
8
Gently pinch top and bottom of date to make basket shape, if necessary.
9
Using whole clove, pierce 2 holes in the head.
10
Place coriander seed or mustard seed in holes to represent Moses' eyes.

1203

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 -18 large medjool dates, Marzipan, 3 1/2 ounces blanched slivered almonds, ground (slightly 1 or 3 1/2 ounces whole blanched almonds, ground (slightly 1+ cup), whole blanched almond, ground (slightly 1+ cup), and more.

Yes, Baby Moses In A Basket falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baby Moses In A Basket

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