Cherry Marzipan with White Chocolate

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   The marzipan: Prepare a frosting sugar by cooking sugar, water and vanila.

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   Cook, in a heavy saucepan, uncovered, on a very low heat until the syrup becomes very thick and sticky.

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   If you use a density meter it should read 37 to 38C.

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   Mix with almonds which have been ground to a very fine powder, on a marble surface.

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   We obtain a white paste used in all recipes for 'petits fours'.

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   also known as almond paste.

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   The cherries: They can be fresh, brandied or sugared.

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   Take the pips out.

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   If they are too wet, roll them in some icing sugar to dry them.

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    The chocolate coating: Melt white chocolate with water and keep warm in a double boiler.

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    Divide the marzipan into small balls.

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    Take one ball, shape it around one cherry.

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    Skewer it on a tooth stick and dip it into the chocolate.

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    Cool on wax paper.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.