📍 Where this dish comes from: Poznań · Stary Rynek (Old Market Square)
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Mazurek is a genuine Easter tradition in Poland, a thin, dense confection typically topped with dried fruit and nuts in decorative patterns. This bite-sized version keeps the rich almond base and nutty topping without the traditional dried fruit’s added sugar.
What You’ll Need
Servings: 16 bites
Calories: 110kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar-free sweetener
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a small baking pan with parchment.
- Cream butter and sweetener together until smooth. Beat in egg and almond extract.
- Fold in almond flour and salt until a cohesive dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
- Press sliced almonds and chopped walnuts firmly into the top.
- Bake 12–15 minutes until set and lightly golden at the edges.
- Cool completely, then cut into small squares.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 110kcal | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 2g
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Health Benefits
- Almond flour provides vitamin E and healthy fats in place of refined wheat flour.
- Nuts add a further source of healthy fats and a satisfying crunch.
- Using a sugar-free sweetener avoids the blood sugar spike of a traditional mazurek.