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Italian Torrone

Delicious Italian Torrone: Create Your Perfect Holiday Treat

Italian Torrone is a delightful soft nougat perfect for sharing during the holidays, combining honey, nuts, and tradition.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Nougat Base
  • 1 cup Honey high-quality acacia or orange blossom honey
  • 1 cup Sugar essential for sweetness and structure
  • 2 large Egg Whites whipped to soft peaks
Nuts
  • 1 cup Almonds toasted
  • 1 cup Pistachios toasted
  • 1 cup Nut Alternatives hazelnuts, walnuts, or peanuts
Flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract adds flavor
Presentation
  • 1 sheet Edible Wafer Paper optional for presentation

Equipment

  • heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Candy thermometer
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • baking dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Toast your chosen nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until fragrant and golden.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine honey and sugar over medium heat and boil until it reaches 245°F.
  3. Whip the egg whites in a clean bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
  4. Slowly pour the hot honey-sugar syrup into the whipped egg whites while mixing on low speed.
  5. Fold in the chopped toasted nuts and vanilla extract into the nougat mixture.
  6. Prepare an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment or wafer paper and pour in the nougat mixture.
  7. Cool the nougat at room temperature for 4-6 hours until set.
  8. Cut the nougat into squares or rectangles and serve or wrap as gifts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

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