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Delicious Homemade Nougat: The Perfect Dessert!

Delicious Homemade Nougat: The Perfect Dessert!
Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total time
50 min
Yield
4 servings
Difficulty
EASY
Calories
330 kcal

Quick summary

“Delicious Homemade Nougat: A light and nutritious dessert, perfect for parties and family gatherings.”

What you need to know

  • 2 xícaras de amêndoas para dar textura e sabor
  • 1 xícara de açúcar para dar um toque doce e cremoso
  • 1/2 xícara de mel para dar sabor e textura cremosa
  • 2 claras de ovo para dar firmeza e textura
  • 1 colher de sopa de manteiga para untar a forma e dar textura
  • 1 colher de chá de essência de baunilha para dar aroma e sabor

Ingredients

Main

  • 2 cups of almonds
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup of honey
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Principal

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and toast the almonds for 10 minutes.
  2. In a pan, bring the sugar and honey to medium heat, stirring until dissolved.
  3. In a bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff.
  4. Incorporate the egg whites into the sugar and honey delicately, stirring constantly.
  5. Add the toasted almonds and vanilla essence, mix well.
  6. Pour the mixture into a butter-greased pan and smooth it with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes or until lightly golden.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before slicing.

Chef's tips

  • Misture delicadamente as claras e o açúcar para evitar grumos
  • Use amêndoas tostadas para adicionar textura e sabor
  • Acessione o forno para ascer a forma e garantir que o nougat não grude

Variations

  • Adicione 1 xícara de leite para dar um toque de cremosidade
  • Substitua o açúcar por açúcar de confeiteiro para dar mais sabor
  • Adicione 1/4 xícara de cacau em pó para dar um toque de chocolate

Substitutions

  • Substituir o açúcar por açúcar mascavo para um sabor mais saudável
  • Substituir as amêndoas por castanhas para dar mais textura
  • Substituir o mel por açúcar de confeiteiro para dar mais sabor

How to store

Let cool completely before cutting and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days

Can it be frozen?

It cannot be frozen, as the nougat may stick to the pan when frozen. If you wish to store for longer, reserve the almond sauce and reheat in the oven to serve.

What to serve with

  • Delicadezas doces como bolos ou bolos de frutas
  • Suco de limão para cortar o amargor do nougat
  • Chá gelado para acompanhar

Frequently asked questions

How to store nougat?

Let it cool completely before cutting and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

How will I know when the nougat is ready?

The nougat will be ready when it cools slightly and leaves an impression of the spatula when unmolding.

Can the nougat be served cold?

We do not recommend serving the nougat cold, as it may stick to the pan during freezing.

Can we replace honey with powdered sugar?

Yes, you can replace honey with powdered sugar, but the flavor and appearance may be a little different.

What is needed to make nougat?

Almonds, sugar, honey, egg whites, butter, and vanilla essence.

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