Baby Moses In A Basket
- 16 -18 large medjool dates
- Marzipan
- 3 1/2 ounces blanched slivered almonds, ground (slightly 1 or 3 1/2 ounces whole blanched almonds, ground (slightly 1+ cup)
- whole blanched almond, ground (slightly 1+ cup)
- 3 1/2 ounces confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kfp vanilla extract
- 3 drops rose water or 3 drops almond extract
- 1 -2 teaspoon hot water
- Garnish
- 1/4 cup crushed toasted unsalted pistachio nuts (for bunting)
- 1 -2 whole cloves, as needed
- 32 -36 coriander seeds (for eyes) or 32 -36 mustard seeds (for eyes)
- Slit the dates lengthwise and remove the pits.
- Grind almonds in food processor until a powder consistency.
- With machine running, add sugar, vanilla, rose water / almond extract and 1 tsp hot water.
- Mixture should begin to come together in a ball (if not, continue slowly adding hot water, being careful not to add too much or consistency will be too soft).
- For each Moses, make a small ball for the head and an oval piece for the body.
- Roll the body in the crushed pistachio nuts and attach body to head.
- Put Moses in a date and press the date to secure him.
- Gently pinch top and bottom of date to make basket shape, if necessary.
- Using whole clove, pierce 2 holes in the head.
- Place coriander seed or mustard seed in holes to represent Moses' eyes.
dates, blanched slivered almonds, blanched almond, sugar, kfp vanilla, water, water, nuts, whole cloves, coriander seeds
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/baby-moses-in-a-basket-300036 (may not work)