Description
Traditional Italian Torrone is a soft white nougat made with honey, sugar, egg whites, and toasted nuts like almonds and pistachios. This chewy, sweet treat is flavored with vanilla or citrus zest and perfect for festive occasions or as a delightful snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Nuts
- 1 cup (100g) toasted almonds
- 1 cup (100g) toasted pistachios or mixed nuts
Syrup and Honey
- 1 cup (340g) honey
- 1 cup (200g) sugar
- 1/4 cup (60ml) water
Other
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or citrus zest
Instructions
- Toast the Nuts: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the almonds or mixed nuts evenly on a baking sheet and toast them for 10 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove and set aside to cool.
- Cook the Honey: Pour the honey into a saucepan and heat it gently until it reaches 250°F (120°C) on a candy thermometer, taking care not to burn it.
- Prepare the Sugar Syrup: In another saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a boil and cook until the mixture reaches 300°F (150°C), creating a hard ball stage syrup.
- Whip Egg Whites: In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks. Gradually pour the hot honey into the egg whites while continuing to beat to incorporate and stabilize the mixture.
- Mix: Slowly add the hot sugar syrup to the egg white and honey mixture while stirring continuously. Once combined, gently fold in the toasted nuts and vanilla extract or citrus zest evenly throughout the mixture.
- Shape: Line a dish or tray with parchment paper and pour in the nougat mixture. Press it evenly to the edges to form a uniform thickness. Allow the torrone to set at room temperature for 4 hours until firm.
- Slice and Serve: Once set, remove the torrone from the parchment paper and cut it into 12 pieces. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container to keep fresh.
Notes
- Use a mix of nuts such as almonds, pistachios, and hazelnuts for a more complex flavor and texture.
- For an interesting twist, add a teaspoon of cocoa powder or cinnamon to the mixture before setting.
- Store torrone in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness and chewiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
