Marzipan
Marzipan, also known as almond paste, is made mainly from almonds and sugar, shaped in Brussels by our artisans.
A quality Belgian marzipan
Our artisans put all their craft into a superior-quality marzipan, made in Brussels.
We fulfil our customers' wishes with professionalism and care, bar after bar. From first contact to your satisfaction, our family team always gives its best.
What makes Silly marzipan
Flavour
Marzipan offers a unique, complex flavour born from the meeting of almonds and sugar. The sweetness of sugar is balanced by the subtle bitterness of almond: a harmonious balance on the palate.
Texture
A soft, melting texture, pleasant to chew and savour. Its malleable consistency lets it be shaped into a thousand forms, for a captivating visual result.
Nutritional value
A valuable source of energy, rich in carbohydrates and fats. It also provides protein and fibre, along with magnesium, phosphorus and potassium.
The Silly marzipan recipe
Two ingredients, a perfect balance.
Telling marzipan qualities apart
Three criteria make all the difference.
The proportion
The proportion of the two main ingredients, almonds and sugar: a 33 % marzipan contains 33 % almonds and 67 % sugar; a 50 % is half and half. Silly produces the 22 %, 30 %, 33 %, 40 % and 50 % qualities.
The origin
The origin of the almonds: USA, Spain or Portugal. Silly works with almonds bought at source, in the countries where they are grown and processed: shelled, blanched and packed.
The addition
The optional addition of ingredients: candied orange cubes, raspberry paste, pistachio paste… Speciality marzipans, perfect for coating in praline: orange, tutti-frutti passion fruit, raspberry, pistachio and mocha.
From mildest to most intense
The almond content defines the marzipan's character: the higher it is, the more the almond note asserts itself. Silly offers five qualities.
Click a ratio to reveal its character and uses.
The softest and most malleable, carried by the sugar.
- Bulky modelling
- Soft fillings
- Soft garnishes
Balanced and versatile, the right compromise between taste and hold.
- Figurines & decorations
- Everyday coatings
- Everyday pastry
The fruity standard, the artisans' benchmark.
- Fruits en trompe-l'œil
- Bars
- Colourful decorations
Rich in almond and firmer, it holds fine details.
- Fine modelling
- Pieces that hold their shape
- Detailed decorations
The finest and most fragrant, with an intense almond note.
- High-end creations
- Chocolate
- Refined finishes
A wide variety of marzipan
Our marzipan comes as subjects, figurines and decorations, in a multitude of shapes and colours, to enjoy on its own or worked into your desserts: coating dried fruit, decorating cakes, decorative figurines or a base for creams.
Fruits & vegetables
We shape marzipan into gourmet trompe-l'œil. Our craft shows in the variety and quality of the subjects on offer.
Potatoes
A minimalist shape for a traditional taste. The most popular for its simplicity, loved by the general public.
Little pigs
The pretty pink hue we give the marzipan makes the illusion almost perfect. Adorable and delicious, they add a touch of originality.
Present at Christmas, Easter and weddings, marzipan carries a strong emotional and cultural dimension.
The marzipan variations
Chia
A chia-seed marzipan: an original texture and a contemporary note, to surprise in pastry.
Plain
The plain marzipan, shaped in Brussels from blanched almonds and sugar. The reference for all your creations.
Strawberry
A gourmet pink hue and a fruity aroma, ideal for coatings and seasonal decorations.
Marzipan packaging
The different marzipan qualities can be delivered in the following packaging:
Guarantees with every batch
Our processes rest on the food industry's most demanding standards, monitored continuously.
All about marzipan
What's the difference between marzipan and almond paste?
In Belgium and France, « massepain » and « pâte d'amande » (almond paste) mean the same product: a paste of finely ground blanched almonds and sugar. The difference is the almond ratio, the higher it is (up to 50 % at Silly), the finer and more fragrant. « Massepain » is common in Belgium, « pâte d'amande » in France.
What almond contents do you offer?
Five qualities: 22 %, 30 %, 33 %, 40 % and 50 % almonds. The higher the content, the more pronounced the almond character.
Where do your almonds come from?
From Spain, the United States and Portugal. We taste, smell and test them before every production run.
Can the marzipan be customised?
Yes: texture, almond content, flavour, colour and format are adjustable. Contact us for a sample.
