What Is Keto Marzipan?
Keto Marzipan is sugar free marzipan sweetened with a zero-calorie sugar replacement such as monk fruit. Why? To reduce the carbs and make marzipan suitable for low carb, ketogenic and diabetic diets. So go for it and indulge in this keto marzipan recipe guilt-free!
Enjoy Keto Marzipan on its own or add it to Stollen Bread, Quark Stollen or Low Carb Mini Stollen.
If you’re looking for a delicious, healthy alternative to traditional marzipan, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you follow a keto diet, have dietary restrictions, or simply want a healthier alternative to traditional marzipan, this sugar free recipe is perfect for you.
Table of Contents
- What Is Keto Marzipan?
- This Diabetic-Friendly Keto Marzipan Recipe Doesn’t Spike Blood Sugar Levels
- History of Marzipan
- Are Marzipan and Almond Paste the Same?
- Ingredients in Sugar Free Keto Marzipan
- Step-by-Step Guide to Making Keto Marzipan
- More AMAZING Marzipan Desserts and Recipes
- Troubleshooting Your Keto Marzipan Creation
- FAQs
- How to Store Keto Marzipan
- Recipe Card
This Diabetic-Friendly Keto Marzipan Recipe Doesn’t Spike Blood Sugar Levels
With only 1.3 grams net carbs per serving, the main ingredients in Keto Marzipan are:
- Almond flour – a nutritious low carb flour that is also gluten free
- A keto-friendly sweetener – such as zero calorie, zero carb monk fruit that doesn’t spike blood sugar levels
Sinfully rich: Indulge in healthy decadence with Sugar Free Vegan Chocolate Fudge Cake.
History of Marzipan
Marzipan is a sweet almond candy that has been enjoyed for centuries. With roots going back to the Middle East, marzipan originated in the 9th century in Persia. Then, Arab traders brought the sweet treat to Europe via Spain.
Historically, marzipan was reserved for kings and nobles because the ingredients were very expensive. In the Middle Ages, pharmacies sold the sweet treat as medicine for various ailments including healing a broken heart.
Marzipan’s popularity spread throughout Europe, especially in countries like Germany, where it became a traditional treat during Christmas and Easter celebrations.
Origin of Keto Marzipan
As the keto diet gained popularity, people began looking for low carb and diabetic-friendly alternatives to their favorite treats, including marzipan. The result: A Keto Marzipan recipe suitable for low carb and sugar free diets without sacrificing taste.
While there’s nothing wrong with naturally low carb almond flour, traditional marzipan typically includes a lot of refined sugar, making it high in carbs and unsuitable for a keto diet. So, keto-friendly marzipan recipes swap out the refined sugar, replacing it with a low carb, zero-calorie sweetener such as monk fruit.
Keto Marzipan definitely tastes as good as the original, so enjoy!
If you love chocolate, also try Chocolate Keto Bundt Cake.
Are Marzipan and Almond Paste the Same?
If you’re confused about the two, you aren’t alone. Firstly, you make marzipan with finely ground almond flour, so it’s really soft and pliable. By contrast, you make almond paste with whole almonds. In other words, with almond meal which includes the skin, so it has a coarser texture.
Secondly, marzipan is sweeter than almond paste since it’s usually eaten as is or dyed to coat desserts. For example, you’ll find green marzipan fondant on a Swedish Princess Cake. Almond paste, on the other hand, is less sweet and not intended to be eaten as is. Instead, it’s used in fillings such as frangipane, a creamy almond filling added to desserts and pastries such as almond croissants.
Thirdly, marzipan sometimes contains additional ingredients such as rose extract or liquor which aren’t in almond paste.
So, marzipan and almond paste are similar yet different. The big plus: You can make them both at home and replace the refined sugar, if desired, with a zero-calorie sugar substitute such as monk fruit. Then, you can indulge in as much Keto Marzipan as you want.
Also check out Keto Chocolate-Raspberry Cake Recipe for guilt-free satisfaction.
Ingredients in Sugar Free Keto Marzipan
- Almond flour – fine, blanched almond flour. Not coarse almond meal.
- Powdered sweetener of choice – If you’re on a keto or low carb diet or are diabetic, use a sugar free powdered sweetener such as monk fruit.
- Almond extract – I highly recommend adding almond extract for a more intense almond flavor.
- Water – You don’t need to add rose water or rum.
- Rose water (optional) – store-bought rose water. I noticed that many online marzipan recipes use rose water. However, after trying several brands of rose water, I came to the same conclusion: It barely impacts the flavor of my homemade Keto Marzipan. So, I went to Lehr’s, the German deli in San Francisco, and studied the ingredients on the labels of several German marzipan brands. Niederegger, for example, uses “artificial rose water flavor,” which is some type of artificial rose essence or extract. Another brand simply uses almonds, sugar and water. And another brand adds liquor – it didn’t specify which liquor, probably rum or cognac. So, there is room for improvisation.
- Rum (optional) – Some marzipan brands add liquor to the marzipan.
You might also like my German mom’s recipe for Sugar Free Plum Cake (German Pflaumenkuchen).
Step-by-Step Guide to Making Keto Marzipan
1. Put the ingredients in a food processor or stand mixer and blitz them.
2. Next, press the marzipan together with a spatula. Then pick it up with your hands and shape into log. Then, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate. After a few hours, you can easily slice it.
Or try no-bake Keto Chocolate-Chip Almond Butter Cookies.
More AMAZING Marzipan Desserts and Recipes
Unlock the potential of Keto Marzipan by adding it to various delectable treats.
- MAKE A GERMAN MARZIPAN STOLLEN CAKE: Roll out a thinner, longer log that is the length of your stollen cake. Then, fold the marzipan into the stollen.
- MAKE KETO MARZIPAN COOKIES: Sprinkle some powdered sweetener onto your work surface. Then, roll out the marzipan with a rolling pin and make cookies with cookie-cutters. If you don’t have a rolling pin, put some parchment paper on top of the Keto Marzipan and use a bottle such as a wine bottle as your rolling pin.
- MAKE CHOCOLATE-COVERED MARZIPAN: Melt dark chocolate or your favorite sugar free chocolate. If you have chocolate liqueur handy, you can add a splash to the melted chocolate. Niederegger, for example, adds chocolate liqueur to the chocolate shell of its dark chocolate marzipan. Then, dunk the marzipan loaf or cookies in the melted chocolate and place on parchment paper until the chocolate sets.
- MAKE MARZIPAN POTATOES: Shape the Keto Marzipan into small balls. Then, put 2-3 tablespoons of cocoa powder in a bowl and roll the marzipan balls in the cocoa. Next, serve and enjoy!
- CRUMBLE KETO MARZIPAN over yogurt or oatmeal for a nutritious kick.
- DIP BITE-SIZED MARZIPAN PIECES into luscious melted chocolate.
- MAKE KETO MARZIPAN TRUFFLES: Cut marzipan loaf into 10-12 pieces and roll into balls. Pour sugar free melted white or dark chocolate on marzipan balls. Top with dried coconut flakes or chopped nuts like pistachios. Refrigerate until set.
- FREEZE SMALL KETO MARZIPAN BALLS and enjoy a refreshing, healthy snack anytime.
You might also like deliciously Healthy Apple Turnovers.
How to Make Marzipan Potatoes – EASY Recipe for German Marzipankartoffeln
My diabetic German aunt loves marzipan potatoes which are anything but the size of a potato. Instead, these sweet treats are little balls of yum. They are also easy to make:
- Shape keto marzipan into loaf and refrigerate for 8 hours.
- Slice loaf.
- Shape slices into balls and roll in unsweetened cocoa powder.
- If necessary, shake candies in sieve to remove excess cocoa powder.
Troubleshooting Your Keto Marzipan Creation
We have answers:
- Sweetness level isn’t right? – Add sugar free sweetener gradually and test along the way.
- Marzipan isn’t smooth enough? – Process marzipan mixture longer in food processor.
- Marzipan is too sticky? – Add a little more almond flour.
FAQs
Yes, this Keto Marzipan recipe is vegan, but some marzipan recipes use egg white as a binder. So check the ingredients.
Yes, that makes almonds and almond flour a great choice for low carb, diabetic and keto diets.
No, marzipan originally came from Persia. In fact, Arab traders brought it to Europe via Spain. Marzipan has, however, been made in Germany since 1806 which is when the now-famous Niederegger Bakery in Lübeck started making it.
Some marzipan brands add liquor or liqueur to marzipan. Niederegger, for example, adds chocolate liqueur to the chocolate coating of chocolate-covered marzipan.
Yes, marzipan is traditionally eaten raw.
Soft, pliable and fun to play with, marzipan originally comes from the Orient. This aromatic almond confection is, in fact, very popular in Europe, the Middle East and Latin America. Arab traders brought it to Europe via Spain.
Not if you make sugar free marzipan with a zero-calorie sugar replacement such as monk fruit. The other main ingredient is almond flour which is a naturally low carb food.
Yes, marzipan is naturally gluten free.
What Is Diabetic Marzipan and Is It Keto?
Diabetic Marzipan and Keto Marzipan are the same thing. While the main ingredient in marzipan is naturally low carb, gluten free almond flour, the carbs come from the sugar. So, diabetic friendly Keto Marzipan is made with a zero-calorie sugar replacement such as monk fruit.
Can You Make Keto Marzipan with Different Nuts?
Yes, but the carb content of nuts varies and so does the oil content. So, the texture might be different. Also, remember to remove the skin for the finest result.
What Else Can You Make with Almond Flour?
You can make a variety of low carb baked goods including gluten free pizza crust, keto bundt cake, sugar free chocolate walnut cookies, low carb Stollen and keto chocolate pie crust.
How to Store Keto Marzipan
To Refrigerate Keto Marzipan
Wrap your Keto Marzipan loaf in plastic or store marzipan cookies in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to a week.
To Freeze Keto Marzipan
Wrap your Keto Marzipan loaf in plastic or store marzipan cookies in an airtight container and freeze for up to three months.
Recipe Card
Keto Marzipan Recipe – Easy and Sugar Free!
Equipment
- 1 Food processor or stand mixer
- Plastic wrap to wrap the marzipan log in
- 1 Rolling Pin to roll out the dough for cookies. You can also put parchment paper on top of the dough and roll it out with a wine bottle or something similar.
- Cookie cutters if you plan to make cookies
- parchment paper to place the cookies on while the chocolate sets
Ingredients
- 1½ cups Almond Flour, Fine and Blanched 145 grams
- ½ cup Powdered Sweetener of Choice or more if you like your marzipan really sweet I use powdered monk fruit sweetener.
- 2 teaspoons Almond Extract
- 3½ tablespoons Water You can opt to use water as your only liquid, which is what many marzipan brands do.
- 4 teaspoons Rose Water (optional) or add a little more water Niederegger uses "artificial rose water flavor" which sounds like an extract. I have tried several brands of rose water and it barely impacts the flavor. I haven't tried rose extract before.
- ½ tablespoon Rum (optional) or try a different liquor
If you want to dip your marzipan in chocolate
- 1 Dark Chocolate Bar Sugar free if you are on a low-carb or keto diet.
- Chocolate liqueur (optional) Brands like Niederegger add liqueur to the chocolate shell.
Instructions
- Put the ingredients in a food processor or stand mixer and blitz them.
- With your fingers or a spatula, knead and press the dough together.
Option 1
- Pick it up with your hands and shape into log. Then wrap log in plastic wrap and refrigerate. It will firm up so you can slice it. You can also freeze it in an airtight container if, for example, you are saving it to make Marzipan Stollen bread.
Option 2
- Sprinkle some powdered sweetener onto your work surface. Then, roll it out with a rolling pin and make cookies with cookie-cutters. If you don't have a rolling pin, put some parchment paper on top of the keto marzipan and use a bottle such as a wine bottle to roll it out. Store the cookies in an airtight container and refrigerate. They will get a little firmer in the refrigerator.
Option 3
- Melt dark chocolate. In addition, if you have chocolate liqueur handy, you can add a dash to the melted chocolate. Niederegger, for example, adds chocolate liqueur to the chocolate shell of its dark chocolate marzipan.Then, use a dipping fork or small spoon to gently dunk the marzipan in the chocolate. Place on parchment paper until the chocolate sets (1-2 hours).
Aleide says
It’s delicious. I dunked mine in dark chocolate. It reminds me of the German marzipan we ate as kids.
Cathy says
Thank you for your review. I also like them covered in dark chocolate.