Panellets Catalan Pine Nut Almond Sweets

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Dessert Candy confections Medium

Panellets Catalan Pine Nut Almond Sweets

Marzipan-like balls of almond and sugar coated in pine nuts and toasted until golden. The inside stays moist and the pine nuts turn crisp. Makes 24 panellets in about 2 hr 50 min.

Prep 40 min

Cook 10 min

Cooling 2 hr

Total 2 hr 50 min

Yield 24 panellets

Diet Dairy free

Ingredients

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2 ⅔ cups (250 g)ground almonds
1 cup (210 g)sugar
1 (50 g)egg, for the dough
2 tsp (4 g)lemon zest
1 cup (120 g)pine nuts
2 (36 g)egg yolks, beaten
1 (50 g)egg, beaten, for brushing, for the coating

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Instructions

Mix the almonds, sugar and lemon zest in a heatproof bowl. Stir in the whole egg until a thick paste forms.
Set the bowl over a pan of barely simmering water and stir 3 to 4 minutes until the paste is hot and reaches 160 F (71 C). Cool completely.
Knead into a smooth dough, wrap and refrigerate 2 hours.
Heat the oven to 400 F (200 C) with the rack in the upper third and line a baking sheet with parchment.
Divide the dough into 24 pieces of about 20 g and roll into balls.
Dip each ball in the beaten yolks, then roll in pine nuts, pressing lightly so they stick. Place on the sheet.
Brush lightly with the whole beaten egg. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until the nuts are golden brown.
Cool completely on the tray before moving.

Tips

Watch closely: pine nuts brown fast.
Wet hands slightly if the dough sticks while rolling.
Roll some in sliced almonds, cocoa or coconut instead for variety.
Heat the egg-almond mixture to 160 F (71 C) before shaping.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make panellets catalan pine nut almond sweets?

Plan on 40 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 2 hours to chill. The recipe makes 24 panellets.

How should I store panellets catalan pine nut almond sweets?

Store airtight at room temperature up to 5 days, or freeze up to 1 month.

Can I make panellets catalan pine nut almond sweets ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Panellets are small almond sweets made in Catalonia for All Saints' Day, rolled in pine nuts and baked briefly. Serve it with moscatel wine.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 24 servings this recipe makes.

135 Calories / serving

8.7g Fat

12.2g Carbs

4.0g Protein

9.4g Sugar

Whole recipe (24 servings): ~3240 cal · 209g fat · 293g carbs · 96g protein · 226g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.