Description
Learn how to make delicious soft and crunchy nougat at home with this easy recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds or hazelnuts)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water; cook until it reaches the soft ball stage.
- Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Slowly pour the hot sugar mixture into the egg whites while beating continuously.
- Continue to beat until the mixture is thick and glossy.
- Fold in the nuts and vanilla extract.
- Spread the nougat mixture into a greased pan and let it cool completely before cutting.
Notes
- For a flavored nougat, consider adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Make sure to grease your pan well to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg