Marzipan and Eggs

Asked on 4 Apr 2017 by krysia

How do I make 'safe' marzipan for a simnel cake. Do I use Delia's Christmas cake marzipan recipe? Are the eggs cooked when the sugars and eggs are whisked over simmering water? Or do I use pasteurised egg whites, which I have never used before?

Lindsey, Food Editor replied

Hello,

We have not experienced any issues with Delia’s recipe for marzipan.

The egg is cooked in the recipe but we do not know if it is cooked sufficiently to make it completely worry free.

There has been a fair bit in the press about eggs with the lion code being very low risk and the food standards agency are presently reviewing the advice that they give.

I my opinion Delia’s recipe is safe but if you have any concerns you could buy a good quality natural marzipan instead.

Best wishes

Lindsey