Name: Christmas Carrot Balls recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 25
Ingredients: 250 g caster sugar; 250 g carrot finely grated; 50 g ground walnuts; 1 tbs lemon juice; 1 lemon, rind finely grated; 1 packet hazelnuts; 2 packets hazelnut meal

by Mirka Last updated on 08/02/2019

This is a hit on the menu. Kids will love this. - Mirka

Ingredients

250 g caster sugar
250 g carrot finely grated
50 g ground walnuts
1 tbs lemon juice
1 lemon, rind finely grated
1 packet hazelnuts
2 packets hazelnut meal

Method

Step 1

In a saucepan place carrot, sugar and cook over a medium heat. Stir continuously until mixture comes together as a smooth paste.
Step 2

Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Step 3

Add ground walnuts, grated lemon rind and lemon juice. Mix together well to form a dough.
Step 4

Divide in to 25 and add a hazelnut to each portion. Form balls around hazelnut from each portion.
Step 5

Roll each ball in hazelnut meal to cover. Put into paper lined containers to store.