CHERRY-PISTACHIO NOUGAT
Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez
Categories Candy Egg Dessert Christmas Low Fat Low Cal Low Sodium Cherry Pistachio Low Cholesterol Edible Gift Honey Christmas Eve Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly
Yield Makes 40 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly coat baking pan with nonstick spray. Line with plastic wrap, leaving a 1" overhang on all sides. Set aside.
- Spread out pistachios on a rimmed baking sheet and bake, stirring once, until just beginning to turn light golden brown in spots, about 10 minutes. Let cool. Coarsely chop and set aside.
- Combine sugar, honey, and 2 tablespoons water in a small deep heavy saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of pan. Increase heat and boil until thermometer registers 252°F, about 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, beat egg white and salt in a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until soft peaks form.
- With mixer running, gradually stream hot syrup into egg whites. Beat until meringue is thick, has tripled in volume, and has cooled slightly, 10-12 minutes. Remove the bowl from the mixer and add cherries and pistachios to meringue; mix nougat with a rubber spatula to distribute evenly.
- Place one 8x8" sheet of rice paper (or 8x8" sheet of parchment paper sprayed with nonstick spray) in the prepared pan. Transfer nougat to pan, spreading in an even layer. Top with second sheet of rice paper (or 8x8" sheet of parchment paper sprayed with nonstick spray). Using an offset spatula, press the nougat into an even layer. Let stand at room temperature until set, about 2 hours.
- Using overhang from plastic wrap, lift nougat out of pan and transfer to a work surface; discard plastic. Run a large sharp knife under hot tap water; wipe dry. Cut nougat crosswise into 4 strips, then cut each strip crosswise into 10 pieces, occasionally reheating knife under hot water and wiping dry. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
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Hazel Gilley
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my nougat turned out too hard. I'm going to try again.
Bijaya Dewan
[email protected]This nougat is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's totally worth it. It's so delicious and impressive.
samweli daniel
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my nougat turned out perfectly. It's so delicious!
Hi Azhar
[email protected]This nougat is amazing! It's so rich and flavorful. I can't get enough of it.
Junayed Rubel
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. This nougat is so much better than anything I've bought in the store.
Glory Iyama
[email protected]This nougat is the perfect holiday gift. It's so easy to make and everyone loves it.
Ni loy
[email protected]I love how this nougat is not too sweet. It's the perfect balance of flavors.
Jeremy Dela Serna
[email protected]This was my first time making nougat and it turned out great! Thanks for the easy-to-follow recipe.
Musa Farooq
[email protected]This nougat is so delicious and festive! I love the way the cherries and pistachios add a pop of color and flavor.
Brandon Cruz
[email protected]I've made this nougat several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's the perfect treat for any occasion.
Donald Philips
[email protected]This nougat was a hit at my holiday party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved the combination of cherries and pistachios. I will definitely be making this again.