Luxurious Nut and Raspberry Nougat: A Gourmet Delight for Special Occasions

Experience the exquisite combination of crunchy nuts and tart raspberries in our Luxurious Nut and Raspberry Nougat. This confection is a delightful blend of textures and flavors, enveloped in a smooth, sweet matrix that melts in your mouth. It’s a perfect showcase of simple ingredients transformed into a gourmet treat.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe: This nougat brings together the earthy crunch of almonds and pistachios with the refreshing zing of freeze-dried raspberries, all complemented by the sweet citrus notes of orange zest. It’s not just a candy—it’s a sophisticated, flavor-packed delight that offers a perfect balance of texture and taste.

Perfect Occasion: Ideal for festive gatherings, holiday gifts, or as a sophisticated finish to a dinner party, this nougat serves as a splendid treat. It’s particularly suited for celebrations where you want to impress your guests with something both elegant and homemade.

Decoration Tips: For an extra touch of elegance, sprinkle some finely chopped pistachios and a few raspberry pieces on top before the nougat sets. You could also drizzle a bit of dark chocolate over the set nougat for a beautiful and delicious finish.

• Ingredients:
  • 400 g of powdered sugar
  • 150 g of honey
  • 100 ml of water
  • 2 egg whites
  • 300 g of almonds
  • 100 g of pistachios
  • 15 g of freeze-dried raspberries
  • Zest of one orange
• Instructions:
  1. Blanch almonds in boiling water for 5 minutes, peel, and then roast in an oven at 170°C for 12 minutes.
  2. Line a 25×12 cm mold with parchment and lightly grease with vegetable oil.
  3. Combine almonds, pistachios, and raspberries in a bowl and set aside near the mold.
  4. In a saucepan, mix powdered sugar, honey, and water. Heat until the syrup reaches 110°C, then start beating the egg whites at medium speed. When the syrup hits 138°C, remove from heat and slowly pour into the beating egg whites. Add the orange zest and continue beating until the mixture becomes matte.
  5. Fold in the nuts and raspberries, pour into the prepared mold, evenly distribute, and refrigerate for several hours.

Enjoy your delicious Luxurious Nut and Raspberry Nougat!