Dutch Amandelspijs (Sort of Marcipan)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 0

Traditional Dutch Amandelspijs recipe for the holidays

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

180

Sugar

16g

Fat

Amandelspijs is a traditional Dutch recipe made with almonds and sugar. It's a sweet and creamy filling that's often used in holiday desserts like Christmas rolls, Easter bread, and Stollen. This recipe is incredibly easy to make and requires just a few ingredients that you may already have on hand.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 150°C/300°F.
2.	In a food processor, grind the almonds until finely ground.
3.	Add in the sugar and salt and pulse until combined.
4.	Add in the egg and pulse until a dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add in a small amount of water.
5.	Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before using in recipes.

PROS

Creamy and sweet, Dutch Amandelspijs is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of desserts.

It’s a traditional ingredient in Dutch holiday desserts like Christmas rolls and Easter bread.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories and sugar, so it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Some people may be allergic to almonds, so they should avoid this recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Almonds are a rich source of nutrients like vitamin E, magnesium, and fiber.
They have been linked to promoting heart health and reducing inflammation.

	125 g almonds ( skinned )
	125 g sugar
	1 egg
	1 pinch salt
	1/2 lemon ( optional )