Marzipan Yule Logs Recipe

Name: Marzipan Yule Logs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons golden raisins; 3 tablespoons golden or light rum; 1 teaspoon meringue powder; 1 tablespoon water; 1 cup blanched almonds; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1 teaspoon corn syrup; 3 tablespoons chopped candied orange peel; 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted; Pecan halves and halved candied cherries

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons golden raisins
3 tablespoons golden or light rum
1 teaspoon meringue powder
1 tablespoon water
1 cup blanched almonds
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon corn syrup
3 tablespoons chopped candied orange peel
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
Pecan halves and halved candied cherries

1
In a small bowl, combine raisins and rum. Cover and let stand overnight. Drain, reserving liquid.
2
In another small bowl, dissolve meringue powder in water. Place almonds and 1/2 cup confectioners sugar in a food processor; pulse until almonds are finely ground. Add remaining confectioners' sugar; pulse until blended. Add extract, corn syrup and meringue mixture; process until mixture forms a ball. Remove and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
3
Crumble almond paste into a large bowl. Knead in drained raisins and candied peel. If mixture is too stiff, add enough reserved rum as necessary to soften. Divide mixture in half; shape each into a 6-in. log. Wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight until firm.
4
Unwrap logs; brush all sides with melted chocolate. Place on waxed paper. Decorate with pecans and cherries. To serve, cut crosswise into slices.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons golden raisins, 3 tablespoons golden or light rum, 1 teaspoon meringue powder, 1 tablespoon water, and more.

Yes, Marzipan Yule Logs falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Marzipan Yule Logs

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