Tart cherries wrapped in smooth almond marzipan make this one of Oded Fenster’s signature creations in Israel. Years of training in France and Belgium shaped his approach to traditional chocolate making, and today he prepares each marzipan recipe by hand with carefully selected ingredients in his own workshop.
Ground almonds form the heart of this marzipan roll which results in a smooth texture that has made marzipan a favorite for generations. Cherries add bright fruit notes and a delicate aroma, while the vibrant color makes every slice as inviting as it is delicious. Serve it with coffee or tea, include it on a dessert board, or enjoy it whenever you’re in the mood for an elegant confection crafted with genuine care.
Oded believes that exceptional marzipan begins long before the first batch reaches his kitchen. He carefully chooses the ingredients for every recipe, prepares each confection by hand, and relies on the techniques he spent years studying with respected European chocolatiers. His workshop is an embodiment of a lifelong commitment to quality and craftsmanship, giving customers the opportunity to enjoy one of Israel’s finest artisan confections while supporting the work of a chocolatier who has devoted himself to his craft.
Ingredients: Sugar, Almonds (55%), Dried Cherries (2.5%), Glucose Syrup, Sorbitol, Natural Cherry Flavor, Natural Color
Nutritional Facts (Per 100 g)
- Calories: 430
- Total Fat: 24.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 8 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 39.2 g
- Total Sugars: 34.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.5 g
- Protein: 11.1 g
Specifications
- Net Weight: 1.4 oz (40 g)
- Handmade
- Vegan Friendly
- Kosher Pareve
- Contains Almonds
- Product of Israel
- Store in a cool, dry place
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Cherry Marzipan Roll
Founded by the Fenster family, Fenster’s Toffee makes old-fashioned sweet treats with a distinctly Israeli character. Before he ever worked with chocolate, Oded had a surprising first career — he was a professional basketball player in Israel, until a serious knee injury cut it short. Changing direction, he traveled to Belgium to learn the art of chocolate making alongside some of Europe’s most respected chocolatiers, then returned home to open his own workshop.
Today Oded and Eyal craft chocolates, toffees, and marzipans entirely by hand, inspired by the authentic flavors of Israel — delicate marzipan, rich pistachios, warm cinnamon, and bright orange. Each piece has a real sense of place, carrying the aromas of ripe fruit, fragrant spices, and the people who lovingly make these sweets by hand.
Their workshop is also a place of purpose. The Fensters employ and train young adults with developmental disabilities, giving them meaningful work, real skills, and a space where they are treated with respect and dignity.
Looking ahead, there’s plenty more on the way: a honey toffee for Rosh Hashanah, sour toffee snacks for kids, a new marzipan bar, chocolate-coated marzipans, unique marmalade flavors, a blondie crunch, and other sweet surprises still to come.
“Our message to you is simple: we hope you feel the true meaning of what we are building together. Your support gives us the strength to grow our business, create jobs, and continue making our handmade sweets during one of the most challenging times Israel has faced. In return, we hope every bite brings you a little moment of happiness and a deeper, heartfelt connection to the beauty, flavors, and spirit of our country. Thank you for everything!”
— Eyal, Oded, and the Fenster Team