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Italian Torrone

Italian Torrone: A Sweet Journey to Soft Nougat Bliss

Experience the delightful taste of Italian Torrone, a soft nougat filled with roasted nuts and honey, perfect for any holiday gathering.
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Prep Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Nougat
  • 1 cup honey high-quality varieties like acacia or orange blossom recommended
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large egg whites must be free from yolk
  • 2 cups toasted nuts almonds, pistachios or hazelnuts, toasted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract can swap with citrus zest
  • as needed edible wafer paper for lining the baking dish
For Variations
  • alternative nuts swap with peanuts or walnuts
  • flavor add-ins consider whisky, rum, or dried fruits

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • electric mixer
  • candy thermometer
  • baking dish
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare a 9x9 inch baking dish by lining it with parchment or edible wafer paper.
  2. Combine 1 cup honey and 1 cup sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until dissolved and reaching 240°F.
  3. Whip 3 egg whites in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Pour syrup into whipped egg whites slowly, mixing for 5-7 minutes until glossy and thick.
  5. Fold in 2 cups toasted nuts and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the mixture.
  6. Pour nougat mixture into prepared dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Allow the torrone to cool at room temperature for several hours or overnight.
  8. Remove from dish and cut into squares or rectangles before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Experiment with different nuts and flavors to make your Italian Torrone uniquely yours.

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