Princess Pastries

These pretty, petite pink pastries are a staple in many pastry shops across Europe. They can vary in filling, in name, and in the texture of the marzipan; both basketweave and ruffled designs look great. The marzipan rings can be made ahead and used to frame other pastries as well. Follow the procedure in Step 5, cutting the marzipan strips to fit the circumference of the item you are going to make. Once the strips are cut, brush a little water on one short end; then, using an appropriately