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
£3.87
Total cost
£0.33
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
Mezcla el cacahuete ground with el sugar glass en un bowl until estén perfectamente integrados.
- 4
Toma portions de la mezcla y presiónalas firmemente dentro de un molde redondo o with tus manos formando discos de some 5 cm de diámetro.
- 5
Deja reposar the mazapanes 30 minutes before de servir. Guárdalos en un recipiente hermético.
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