CHERRY-PISTACHIO NOUGAT
Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez
Categories Candy Egg Dessert Christmas Low Fat Low Cal Low Sodium Cherry Pistachio Low Cholesterol Edible Gift Honey Christmas Eve Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly
Yield Makes 40 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly coat baking pan with nonstick spray. Line with plastic wrap, leaving a 1" overhang on all sides. Set aside.
- Spread out pistachios on a rimmed baking sheet and bake, stirring once, until just beginning to turn light golden brown in spots, about 10 minutes. Let cool. Coarsely chop and set aside.
- Combine sugar, honey, and 2 tablespoons water in a small deep heavy saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of pan. Increase heat and boil until thermometer registers 252°F, about 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, beat egg white and salt in a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until soft peaks form.
- With mixer running, gradually stream hot syrup into egg whites. Beat until meringue is thick, has tripled in volume, and has cooled slightly, 10-12 minutes. Remove the bowl from the mixer and add cherries and pistachios to meringue; mix nougat with a rubber spatula to distribute evenly.
- Place one 8x8" sheet of rice paper (or 8x8" sheet of parchment paper sprayed with nonstick spray) in the prepared pan. Transfer nougat to pan, spreading in an even layer. Top with second sheet of rice paper (or 8x8" sheet of parchment paper sprayed with nonstick spray). Using an offset spatula, press the nougat into an even layer. Let stand at room temperature until set, about 2 hours.
- Using overhang from plastic wrap, lift nougat out of pan and transfer to a work surface; discard plastic. Run a large sharp knife under hot tap water; wipe dry. Cut nougat crosswise into 4 strips, then cut each strip crosswise into 10 pieces, occasionally reheating knife under hot water and wiping dry. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
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Royal Krish
[email protected]This nougat was a disappointment. It was too sweet and the texture was too chewy.
Syed Naseem Shah
[email protected]This nougat is a bit pricey, but it's worth every penny. It's so delicious and I can't get enough of it.
azinur islam
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best nougat I've ever had.
MsSeby34
[email protected]This nougat is the perfect gift for friends and family. It's delicious and everyone loves it.
Shuja Mir
[email protected]This nougat is a great make-ahead dessert. I can make it ahead of time and then just slice and serve it when I'm ready.
Nicolas pantazis
[email protected]I love the way this nougat looks. It's so festive and colorful.
All With Me :TB
[email protected]This nougat is the perfect treat to satisfy my sweet tooth. It's also a great source of energy.
Andrea Aimable
[email protected]This nougat was a bit too hard for my taste. I think I would have preferred it to be a little softer.
Mis Hasna akatar
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of nougat, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The cherry and pistachio flavors really complement each other.
mdmanik sheikh
[email protected]This nougat is the perfect holiday treat. It's festive and delicious.
Bo Catlett
[email protected]I love how easy this nougat is to make. It's a great recipe for beginners.
Hassan Official
[email protected]This nougat is delicious! It's the perfect combination of sweet and chewy.
Ronan Ali
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the nougat to set properly. I think I might have cooked it for too long.
Kayleigh Godber
[email protected]This nougat was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.
Kumar Lal
[email protected]This nougat is so easy to make and it turned out so well! I'm definitely going to make it again.
Kirsten casto
[email protected]I made this nougat for my family and they all loved it. It's a great recipe for a homemade holiday gift.
Jonathan Murphy
[email protected]This nougat is delicious! I love the chewy texture and the combination of cherry and pistachio flavors. It's the perfect treat for a special occasion.
Ione Figueroa
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the nougat turned out perfectly. It was easy to make and didn't take very long. I'm so glad I tried this recipe!
Carol Morris
[email protected]This nougat was a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the combination of sweet and nutty flavors. The pistachios added a nice crunch and the cherries were a beautiful pop of color. I will definitely be making this again next year!