Christmas Nougat

Christmas Nougat

  • DifficultyEasy
  • Prep0:10
  • Cook0:30
  • Makes 20
elorac
by elorac Last updated on 07/09/2019
I love nougat and this recipe is quick to make and tastes delicious! - elorac
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Ingredients

  • 250g white chocolate
  • 250g white marshmallows
  • 75g almonds
  • 75g pistachios
  • 75g dried cranberries
  • 30g dark chocolate

Method

  • Step 1
    Line a square cake tin with baking paper and spray with a non-stick cooking spray.
    Christmas Nougat
  • Step 2
    Break white chocolate into pieces and place in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on medium for 1 minute. Remove from microwave, stir and if not melted return to microwave until chocolate has melted.
  • Step 3
    Add marshmallows to melted white chocolate and return bowl to microwave. Microwave on medium for 1 minute. Remove and stir to break up marshmallows. Mixture may need to be returned to microwave until it is smooth. If so, continue to microwave in 30 second bursts.
  • Step 4
    Once white chocolate and marshmallow mixture is smooth, add in almonds, pistachios and cranberries and mix quickly until combined.
  • Step 5
    Pour into prepared tin and smooth surface down by pressing on it lightly with a greased piece of baking paper. Place in fridge to set for 2 hours.
  • Step 6
    Once nougat has set, remove from fridge. Remove nougat from tin and cut into pieces.
  • Step 7
    Melt dark chocolate in microwave and drizzle melted chocolate over the top of nougat using a fork or chocolate can be placed into a piping bag. Allow to set, then enjoy.

Equipment

  • microwave
Recipe Notes

I used a 20 x 20cm square cake tin. The mixture did not fill all of this tin, it was about 12cm wide x 20cm long.
Nougat can be cut into any size. I cut mine into approx. 4cm square pieces.
Use a good quality white chocolate.
You can use blanched or natural almonds.

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