**Indulge in a Treat for the Senses: A Journey Through Nut and Cherry Nougat Flavors**
Welcome to a world of delectable flavors and textures, where甜蜜的坚果, chewy cherries, and rich chocolate harmonize in perfect unison. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the tantalizing world of nut and cherry nougat. From classic recipes that have stood the test of time to innovative twists that add a touch of modernity, this collection offers a symphony of flavors that will delight the senses.
Our journey begins with the traditional nut and cherry nougat, a timeless classic that embodies the essence of this confection. With its generous helping of roasted nuts and plump, juicy cherries embedded in a matrix of soft, chewy nougat, this recipe embodies the perfect balance of sweetness and texture.
For those seeking a taste of the unexpected, the cherry pistachio nougat offers a delightful departure from the norm. Pistachios, known for their delicate flavor and vibrant green hue, lend a nutty complexity that complements the sweetness of the cherries, while a hint of orange zest adds a refreshing citrus note.
For chocolate lovers, the chocolate cherry nougat is an irresistible indulgence. Creamy milk chocolate envelops the cherries and nuts, creating a rich and decadent treat that melts in your mouth. The subtle bitterness of the chocolate provides a perfect counterpoint to the sweetness of the cherries, resulting in a harmonious and satisfying experience.
If you're looking for a vegan-friendly option, the vegan nut and cherry nougat offers a guilt-free indulgence. This recipe relies on plant-based ingredients to create a nougat that is every bit as delicious and satisfying as its traditional counterpart.
And for those who prefer a gluten-free treat, the gluten-free nut and cherry nougat is a delightful alternative. This recipe uses gluten-free flour to create a nougat that is both delicious and accommodating to dietary restrictions.
No matter your tastes or dietary preferences, this collection of nut and cherry nougat recipes offers a delectable treat for every palate. Embark on this culinary journey and discover the perfect nougat to satisfy your cravings.
FLUFFY VANILLA NOUGAT
How to make beautiful, billowy vanilla nougat to which you can add all kinds of nuts, seeds, and dried fruit.
Provided by Heidi Swanson
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.
- Use a clean, dry stand mixer to whip the egg whites to stiff peaks with 2 tablespoons of the sugar. In the mean time, in a small saucepan, over medium heat, bring the honey to 250F on a candy thermometer. Also, at the same time, in a medium saucepan, combine the remaining 2 3/4 cups sugar, water, and corn syrup (if using). Over medium heat, bring this mixture to 300F on a candy thermometer. Carefully and gently swirl the mixtures in their pans now and then, use a pastry brush dipped in water to brush any sugar from the sides of the pan. You want the honey to hit its temp first, followed by the sugar shortly thereafter.
- With the mixer running, slowly pour the 250F honey down the side of the bowl into the egg whites. Let the mixer keep running, and as soon as your sugar mixture hits 300F, slowly pour the sugar mixture into the bowl as well, using the same technique (down the side of the bowl). Continue mixing for five minutes or so, until the temperature of the nougat is no longer hot. At this point, stir in the vanilla bean seeds and extract. Remove the bowl from the mixer, and fold in the nuts and seeds by hand.
- Transfer the nougat onto the parchment-line baking sheet, cover with another sheet of parchment and allow to cool completely. Cut into desired shapes (the cleaner you can keep your knife the cleaner your cuts will be), and wrap in squares of parchment paper, or candy wrappers. Store in an air-tight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 2 g, Sodium 2 mg, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHOCOLATE COVERED NOUGATS
Steps:
- Combine the cornstarch and powdered sugar in a small bowl. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper with wings coming up a few inches off the sides. Spray it with cooking spray, then dust it with half of the cornstarch mixture. Set the pan and the rest of the mixture aside.
- Combine the honey, 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar and 1 3/4 cups water in a large saucepan fitted with a candy thermometer and stir to combine. Place over medium-high heat and cook until the mixture reaches 305 degrees F.
- Meanwhile, position a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment near the stove. Place the egg whites and salt in the bowl of the mixer.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Reduce the speed to medium and beat in the remaining tablespoon granulated sugar. (Do this while keeping an eye on the honey so you don't burn it.)
- As soon as the honey reaches 305 degrees F, turn the mixer speed to medium-low and add it to the egg whites in a steady drizzle. Then turn the mixer to high and beat until pale and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove the bowl from the stand mixer and spray a rubber spatula with cooking spray. Add the nuts to the mixture and fold with the sprayed spatula to combine. Scrape the mixture into the prepared pan. Press it into an even layer, then sprinkle on the remaining cornstarch mixture and let cool, a few hours. Use the parchment wings to remove the nougat to a board. Cut the nougat into 1-inch squares.
- Set up a sheet pan with a rack and set aside.
- Heat the semisweet chocolate with 1/2 tablespoon oil in a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until melted, 1 1/2 minutes total. Repeat with the ruby chips and remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil. Brushing off the excess powdered sugar from the top of each, dip half of the squares in the regular chocolate and half in the ruby chocolate, spooning some over the tops so that they are completely covered. Use a fork to remove the squares from the chocolate and place on the prepared rack. Sprinkle with sprinkles, if using. Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 10 minutes, or let set at room temperature for about 20 minutes. Serve at room temperature.
EASY PISTACHIO-CRANBERRY NOUGAT
Nougat is a classic Mediterranean confection that normally requires fussing over a pot of molten sugar with a candy thermometer. Our express version is as simple to make as rice-cereal treats and the result is an elegant treat with a soft, taffy-like chew.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield Makes about 32 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray; line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides. Spray parchment and dust with milk powder. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add marshmallows and cook, stirring, until melted, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in milk powder, then cranberries and pistachios. Transfer to prepared pan, pressing or spreading to evenly fill. Lightly dust top with more milk powder. Let stand until set, at least 2 hours.
- Use overhangs to lift nougat out of pan. Cut as desired (we made strips slightly less than 1/2 inch wide, then cut them in half again to create about 4-by-3/4-by 1/2-inch pieces). Store between layers of parchment or waxed paper at room temperature in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.
TORRONE (ITALIAN NUT AND NOUGAT CONFECTION)
This gorgeous candy is very easy, but it does take a while to make--mostly standing at the stove and stirring. But it's worth it for the gorgeous nut-studded, amazingly textured final product.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 2h30m
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Line an 8x11-inch baking dish with plastic wrap, allowing ends to hang over the sides. Place 1 sheet of 8x10 wafer paper in the bottom of the pan. Keep the roasted almonds and pistachios in a warm place until ready to add at the end. This makes it easier to mix them in.
- Pour honey into a heavy-bottomed pot. Add sugar. Mix and stir over low heat with a spatula, stirring constantly until mixture turns from grainy to silky and smooth, about 30 minutes. Remove pot from heat.
- Place the egg whites in a mixing bowl; add a pinch of salt. Whisk until whites form soft peaks, 3 to 4 minutes. Place pot back on low heat. Gradually whisk about a quarter of the whipped egg whites into the honey/sugar mixture; whisk in the remaining egg whites in 3 more batches.
- Continue cooking over low heat, stirring constantly with a spatula until mixture turns a brighter white and a ribbon of the mixture does not immediately incorporate back into the rest of the mixture and stays intact on the surface for a while. This will take about 40 minutes. You can add a few drops of the mixture into a small bowl of ice cold water to test the consistency; ideally it should feel like soft clay.
- Whisk in vanilla and lemon zest. Add warm almonds and pistachios and stir to incorporate evenly.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Even out as best you can with a clean oiled spatula. Top with 2nd sheet of wafer paper, shiny side up. Cover with plastic wrap and press down evenly, tamping mixture down gently but firmly. Remove top layer of plastic.
- Allow torrone to sit at room temperature until cool, firm, and ready to cut, 1 or 2 hours. Lift torrone from baking dish with the edges of the bottom layer of plastic wrap. Invert and remove plastic from the bottom. If the plastic wrap is difficult to remove from the edges of the torrone, you can trim off the edges.
- Cut torrone into 1-inch squares using a sharp serrated knife.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 20.3 mg, Sugar 16 g
CHERRY NOUGAT BITES
Make and share this Cherry Nougat Bites recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kim Ong
Categories Candy
Time 30m
Yield 26 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine condensed milk, vanilla essence and sugar in a mixing bowl.
- Stir in powdered milk and cherries with a wooden spoon until combined.
- Turn mixture onto surface lightly dusted with icing sugar.
- Knead until smooth.
- Divide mixture in half.
- Roll each half between your palms into a rope 2.
- 5cm thick.
- Dust with extra icing sugar.
- Refrigerate until firm.
- When firm cut into 2.
- 5cm pieces.
- Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.2, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 4.6, Sodium 17.6, Carbohydrate 3.6, Sugar 3.5, Protein 1.2
CLASSIC NOUGAT
Make nougat as an edible gift, or as a sweet treat to enjoy with family and friends. It's worth investing in a sugar thermometer for making confectionary
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Treat
Time 35m
Yield Makes about 50 squares
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Scatter the nuts over a baking tray and toast in the oven for 10 mins, then set aside (they don't need to cool). Cut the two pieces of rice paper to fit a 20 x 20cm square tin. Line the tin with one sheet of rice paper, brush the sides of the tin with oil, then dust the tin with icing sugar.
- Put the honey into a saucepan, then in another saucepan tip in the sugar, glucose and 100ml of water. Put the egg whites in the very clean bowl of a tabletop mixer with a whisk attachment and whisk on a low speed. Heat and boil the honey until it reaches 121C on a digital cooking thermometer, then straightaway pour the honey over the egg whites and set the speed to medium. While the whites and honey are whisking, bring the sugar and water to the boil and keep boiling until the syrup reaches 145C exactly on a digital cooking thermometer. Pour the hot syrup in a slow, steady stream into the beating egg white mixture. Continue beating for about 10 mins until you have a thick, glossy, firm meringue. It's hard to over-whisk at this stage but easy to under-whisk, so keep going until the meringue looks like sticky chewing gum.
- Use a spatula to stir though the nuts (which should still be warm), the vanilla extract and a small pinch of salt. Scrape the mixture into the lined tin, then smooth over to spread the mixture out evenly (if you have an offset spatula, now is the time to use it). Finally, top with the remaining sheet of rice paper and press down. Leave the nougat to set for at least 2 hrs or overnight.
- To turn out and portion, use a spatula to loosen the edges of the nougat away from the tin, then invert the tin on to a clean board and use a sharp serated, hot knife to portion into bars or squares. The nougat will keep, stored in an airtight container, for up to a month.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 0.4 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.02 milligram of sodium
CHERRY NUT EASTER EGGS
Make and share this Cherry Nut Easter Eggs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lorrie in Montreal
Categories Candy
Time 20m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut cherries in half, and drain well on paper towels.
- Cook milk, butter and pudding in a medium saucepan on low heat until well blended and thick.
- Remove from stove and add cherries, nuts and enough sugar to make a thick consistency.
- Form the mixture into 8 to 10 egg shapes with hands coated in butter.
- Place on wax paper covered cookie sheet.
- Chill several hours until firm.
- Melt chocolate being careful not to scorch it.
- Frost egg with melted chocolate or dip in chocolate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.8, Fat 36.8, SaturatedFat 18.6, Cholesterol 13.9, Sodium 178.6, Carbohydrate 87.3, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 68.6, Protein 7.4
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality nuts and cherries. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the nougat.
- Toast the nuts before using them. This will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
- Use a heavy saucepan to make the nougat. This will help to prevent it from burning.
- Cook the nougat mixture until it reaches the desired consistency. If it is too runny, it will not set properly. If it is too thick, it will be difficult to spread.
- Let the nougat cool completely before cutting it. This will help to prevent it from crumbling.
Conclusion:
Nut and cherry nougat is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make this delicious candy at home. So next time you are looking for a special treat, give this nut and cherry nougat recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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