ugogirl wrote:
> My first msg!
>
> I have tried chocolate coated marzipan before. (Rum soaked citrus
> peels mixed with marzipan, then dipped in dark chocolate). It was
> good, but a bit too sweet to my taste.
>
> I learned from a makers of the marzipan that I used (I used
> Ondense(sp?) brand from Sweden that I found in a local supermarket)
> that marzipan and almond paste have same ingredients, but almond paste
> contains less sugar.
>
> So, it seems like I could use almond paste instead of marzipan.
> However, it makes me a bit suspcious that I have never ran into a
> dipped chocolate recipe that calls for almond paste.
>
> What do you think? Has anyone tried chocolate dipped almond paste?
>
> Thanks!

Yes. Almond paste may be harder to come by, though. The place I get it from
requires that one purchase it by the case (Four 7-lb tubs). If you hunt
around, you can probably find a source. You might try the King Arthur Flour
site, for example.