Description
Sweet almond nougat celebrates holiday cheer with European charm. Creamy, nutty confections melt seamlessly, delivering pure indulgence in each delicate bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 200 grams (7 ounces) almonds
- 125 grams (4.4 ounces) sugar
- 125 grams (4.4 ounces) honey
Binding Ingredients:
- 1 egg white
Garnish/Optional Ingredients:
(None specified in original recipe)
Instructions
- Blanch whole almonds in boiling water for 3 minutes to facilitate skin removal. Drain and allow to cool briefly, then gently squeeze each almond to slip off its papery skin.
- Spread skinned almonds on a baking sheet and roast at 170°C for 12-15 minutes until they develop a golden-brown hue and release a rich, nutty aroma. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
- Whip egg white in a clean bowl until it transforms into a thick, glossy meringue-like consistency with soft peaks.
- Combine sugar and honey in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Heat gently over low temperature, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves completely and mixture becomes smooth.
- Gradually fold whisked egg white into the warm sugar-honey mixture, maintaining a steady, gentle stirring motion to prevent curdling.
- Return pan to low heat, continuing to stir until the mixture thickens and develops a glossy, smooth texture that coats the back of a spoon.
- Fold roasted almonds into the nougat base, ensuring even distribution of nuts throughout the mixture.
- Transfer nougat to a lined rectangular dish, spreading evenly and smoothing the surface with a spatula.
- Allow nougat to cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for 12 hours until completely set and firm.
- Slice into bite-sized pieces and serve chilled as an elegant holiday confection.
Notes
- Roast almonds carefully to enhance their flavor without burning, watching them closely during the 10-15 minute process.
- Whisk egg whites to stiff peaks for optimal volume and lightness in the nougat texture.
- Monitor sugar and honey mixture closely to prevent burning, using low heat and constant stirring for smooth consistency.
- Refrigerate nougat for full 12 hours to ensure perfect set and clean, crisp cutting lines.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 4 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg