Raw Marzipan With Truffle Filling Food

MARZIPAN

Steps:

• In the bowl of an electric mixer, add the almond paste and beat just to break up the almond paste some. Add about 1 cup of the sugar and mix until it is incorporated. Add the remaining sugar and beat until incorporated. The mixture will look like coarse bread crumbs at this point. Add the corn syrup and mix to combine well. The mixture will still be very crumbly.
• Turn the mixture out onto a clean work surface and knead until it makes a smooth dough. If the dough seems too sticky, knead in a little more confectioners' sugar. The dough can be tightly wrapped and refrigerated at this point. If you want to color the marzipan, break off the amount of dough you want colored. Add a drop and knead in. For more intense color, add more food coloring. Shape into desired shapes.

RAW MARZIPAN WITH TRUFFLE FILLING

Steps:

• Combine almond flour and agave nectar in a blender; blend until mixture begins to form a ball on the blade, scraping sides if needed, 1 to 2 minutes. Refrigerate until marzipan is firm enough to roll, about 1 hour.
• Combine dates, hazelnuts, and cocoa powder in a blender; blend until truffle texture is smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Roll marzipan into a long rope. Flatten into a thin sheet using a rolling pin. Roll truffle into a long rope; place in the center of the marzipan sheet and roll up to seal. Cut the roll into 3 pieces.