A traditional Mexican peanut and icing sugar sweet that melts in your mouth.
About this recipe
Mexican mazapan is a traditional sweet made from ground roasted peanuts and icing sugar, pressed into a disc shape. It crumbles and melts on the tongue with an intense peanut flavour. One of Mexico's most iconic sweets.
History & Origin
Mexican mazapán is completely different from the European version, which is made with almonds. The Mexican variety uses peanuts, a plant native to Mesoamerica that was domesticated over 3,500 years ago. The most famous brand, De la Rosa, has been producing it since 1942, and its red wrapper featuring a rose is a globally recognised cultural icon. It is a tradition for Mexican children to try opening the mazapán without it crumbling apart - a near-impossible challenge given its fragile texture. In recent years, it has become a popular flavour for ice cream, cakes, and even coffee.
Estimated cost
£2.37
Total cost
£0.20
Per serving
* Approximate prices based on UK supermarkets
Nutritional information per serving
270
Calories
3g
Protein
49g
Carbohydrates
16g
Fat
1g
Fibre
140mg
Sodium
* Approximate values. May vary depending on ingredients used.
Method
- 1
Si the cacahuetes have piel, frótalos between tus manos for retirarla.
- 2
Grind the peanuts in a food processor until you have a fine powder. Do not over-process or they will release oil and turn into peanut butter.
💡 Pulse in short bursts of 3-5 seconds. The texture should be a powder, not a paste.
- 3
Mix the ground peanuts with the icing sugar in a bowl until perfectly combined.
- 4
Take portions of the mixture and press them firmly into a round mould, or shape them with your hands into discs of about 5 cm in diameter.
- 5
Leave the mazapanes to rest for 30 minutes before serving. Store them in an airtight container.
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