Description
Traditional Italian Torrone is a soft white nougat made with honey, sugar, egg whites, and toasted nuts. This delightful confection features a chewy texture packed with fragrant almonds and pistachios, sweetened with vanilla or citrus zest for an authentic flavor perfect for gifting or enjoying as a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Basic Ingredients
- 1 cup (340g) honey
- 1 cup (200g) sugar
- 1/4 cup (60ml) water
- 2 egg whites
Nuts and Flavorings
- 1 cup (100g) toasted almonds
- 1 cup (100g) toasted pistachios or mixed nuts
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or citrus zest
Instructions
- Toast the Nuts: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the almonds and pistachios or mixed nuts evenly on a baking sheet and toast them for 10 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove and let cool.
- Cook the Honey: Pour the honey into a saucepan and heat it over medium heat until it reaches 250°F (120°C) on a candy thermometer, stirring gently to prevent burning.
- Prepare the Sugar Syrup: In a separate saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil and continue cooking until the mixture reaches 300°F (150°C), forming a hard ball stage syrup.
- Whip Egg Whites: While syrups are heating, beat the egg whites in a clean bowl until soft peaks form. Carefully and slowly drizzle the hot honey into the egg whites while continuing to beat to incorporate and create a fluffy meringue base.
- Mix: Gradually add the hot sugar syrup into the whipped egg whites and honey mixture, folding gently until fully combined. Then fold in the toasted nuts and vanilla extract or citrus zest evenly throughout the nougat mixture.
- Shape: Line a dish or pan with parchment paper. Pour the nougat mixture onto the paper and press down evenly to form a flat, uniform shape. Cover loosely and allow it to set at room temperature for 4 hours or until firm.
- Slice: Once set, remove the nougat from the pan and cut into approximately 12 pieces. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Using a mix of nuts adds depth and complexity to the flavor.
- Adding a pinch of cocoa powder or cinnamon can give the nougat a unique twist.
- Store torrone in an airtight container at room temperature to keep it fresh and chewy.
- Be sure to cook syrups to the exact temperatures for proper texture and structure.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately)
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
