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Nougat Torrone Turrón

This delicious treat is local to several countries like France, Spain and Italy. It is usually consumed during Christmas season, but I would totally enjoy all year around.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 1 loaf
Calories: 2319 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 625 ml caster sugar
  • 125 ml honey
  • 45 ml golden syrup
  • 250 ml water
  • 2 egg whites
  • 100 ml cashew nuts
  • 100 ml roasted walnuts
  • 50 ml roasted pine nuts
  • 4 sheets edible rice paper

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot add the caster sugar, honey, syrup and water together until everything has dissolved, turn up the heat so that it can boil and continue boiling to hard crack stage (when you pour a drop into cold water, it cracks) – sugar thermometer 159 C
  2. Remove any crystallization from the sides of the pot with a brush.
  3. Beat egg whites to stiff peak stage and add the hot syrup to this slowly (let the food processor run at medium speed) – as soon as you have incorporated everything, run processor for a minute on high.
  4. Fold in the nuts.
  5. Line a flat dish with rice paper.
  6. Pour nougat onto the rice paper and make sure that there are no bubbles, spread it out smoothly and allow it to set for a day and then slice as you wish.

Nutrition Information

Calories 2319kcal (116%) Carbohydrates 233g (78%) Protein 54g (108%) Fat 144g (222%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 566mg (24%) Potassium 1624mg (46%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 149g (298%) Vitamin C 1.3mg (1%) Calcium 171mg (17%) Iron 15.4mg (86%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1loaf

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2319

% Daily Value*

Calories 2319kcal 116%
Carbohydrates 233g 78%
Protein 54g 108%
Fat 144g 222%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 566mg 24%
Potassium 1624mg 35%
Fiber 13g 52%
Sugar 149g 298%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 1%
Calcium 171mg 17%
Iron 15.4mg 86%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.