Salted Caramel Nougat
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Making salted caramel nougat at home is easier than you might think, and honestly, it's become my go to treat when I want something special without spending hours in the kitchen. The whole process takes just 45 minutes from start to finish, which means you can have homemade candy ready before dinner time. What I love most is that pistachios, one of my favorite ingredients here, are packed with protein and healthy fats that make this indulgence feel a little less guilty. The combination of floral rosewater with that rich salted caramel creates something truly memorable, and your friends will be amazed you made it yourself. Trust me, once you try this recipe, you'll be making batch after batch.
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Ingredients
- 400 mlgolden syrup(None)
- 600 ggranulated sugar(None)
- 800 mlwater(None)
- 300 gunsalted butter(Softened)
- 4 eggegg whites(Room temperature)
- 200 mlsalted caramel sauce(Store-bought or homemade)
- 50 gsea salt
- 200 gall-purpose flour(None)
- 150 gconfectioners' sugar(None)
- 50 gcocoa powder(None)
- 100 gpistachio meal(None)
- 10 mlrosewater(Optional)
- 20 ggelatin(Unflavored, unsweetened)
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Instructions
- 1
Combine the golden syrup, granulated sugar, and water in a saucepan. Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
Tip: Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the mixture reaches 150\u00b0C on a candy thermometer.
Tip: Be careful not to overcook the mixture.
- 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and carefully add the softened butter, stirring until it has melted and the mixture is smooth.
Tip: Use a spatula to scrape the sides and bottom of the saucepan.
- 4
Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then beat in the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Tip: Use an electric mixer to beat the egg whites until they become frothy.
- 5
Add the salted caramel sauce, sea salt, flour, confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, and pistachio meal to the mixture. Beat until well combined.
Tip: Use an electric mixer to beat the mixture until it is smooth and creamy.
- 6
Add the gelatin to the mixture and beat until dissolved.
Tip: Use an electric mixer to beat the mixture until it is smooth and creamy.
- 7
Pour the mixture into a greased and floured surface, such as a silicone mat or a piece of parchment paper.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread the mixture evenly.
- 8
Allow the mixture to set and firm up, about 30 minutes.
Tip: Use a spatula to cut the nougat into desired shapes.
- 9
Once set, remove the nougat from the surface and cut it into desired shapes.
Tip: Use a sharp knife or a cookie cutter to cut the nougat.
- 10
Optional: Dust the nougat with confectioners' sugar and sprinkle with chopped pistachios for garnish.
Tip: Use a small sifter or a fine-mesh strainer to dust the nougat.
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