Cherry-Pistachio Nougat

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Cherry-Pistachio Nougat
45 min.
40
64kcal

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If you're searching for a delightful treat that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth, look no further than this Cherry-Pistachio Nougat! Perfectly vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free, this nougat offers a chewy texture bursting with the vibrant flavors of dried cherries and crunchy pistachios. It's a wonderful addition to any antipasti platter or makes for a delightful snack or appetizer at gatherings.

With a beautiful blend of sweetness from honey and the natural nuttiness of pistachios, each bite delivers a satisfying crunch with a hint of fruity tartness. What makes this dessert truly special is that it’s not only delicious but also surprisingly easy to make with a handful of wholesome ingredients. In just 45 minutes, you can prepare a batch that serves up to 40 people, making it an excellent choice for parties, celebrations, or simply treating yourself and your loved ones!

The vibrant appearance, combined with its unique flavors, will certainly captivate the attention of anyone who tries it. It's a classic confection that harkens back to traditional sweets, yet it's updated with modern dietary considerations. So, gather your ingredients, grab your mixing tools, and let's create something that’s as beautiful as it is tasty!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup cherries dried
  • large egg white room temperature
  • 0.5 cup honey 
  • pinch kosher salt 
  • cup natural pistachios unsalted
  • sheets x11" of edible rice paper trimmed to 8x8" (wafer paper)
  • 1.3 cups sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • blender
  • plastic wrap
  • spatula
  • candy thermometer

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly coat bakingpan with nonstick spray. Line with plasticwrap, leaving a 1" overhang on all sides.Set aside.
  2. Spread out pistachios on a rimmedbaking sheet and bake, stirring once, untiljust beginning to turn light golden brown inspots, about 10 minutes.
  3. Let cool. Coarselychop and set aside.
  4. Combine sugar, honey, and 2 tablespoons waterin a small deep heavy saucepan. Stir overmedium heat until sugar dissolves. Attacha candy thermometer to the side of pan.Increase heat and boil until thermometerregisters 252°F, about 3 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, beat egg white and salt in astand mixer fitted with a whisk attachmentuntil soft peaks form.
  6. With mixer running, gradually streamhot syrup into egg whites. Beat untilmeringue is thick, has tripled in volume,and has cooled slightly, 10–12 minutes.
  7. Remove the bowl from the mixer and addcherries and pistachios to meringue;mix nougat with a rubber spatula todistribute evenly.
  8. Place one 8x8" sheet of rice paper (or8x8" sheet of parchment paper sprayedwith nonstick spray) in the prepared pan.
  9. Transfer nougat to pan, spreading in aneven layer. Top with second sheet of ricepaper (or 8x8" sheet of parchment papersprayed with nonstick spray). Using anoffset spatula, press the nougat into an evenlayer.
  10. Let stand at room temperature untilset, about 2 hours.
  11. Using overhang from plastic wrap,lift nougat out of pan and transfer to awork surface; discard plastic. Run a largesharp knife under hot tap water; wipe dry.
  12. Cut nougat crosswise into 4 strips, thencut each strip crosswise into 10 pieces,occasionally reheating knife under hotwater and wiping dry. DO AHEAD: Can bemade 1 week ahead. Store airtight at roomtemperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories64kcal
Protein5.42%
Fat19.13%
Carbs75.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.59
Glycemic Load
6.5
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.88347826031563%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:63.98kcal
3.2%
Fat:1.43g
2.2%
Saturated Fat:0.17g
1.08%
Carbohydrates:12.71g
4.24%
Net Carbohydrates:12.17g
4.42%
Sugar:11.55g
12.84%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:3.13mg
0.14%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.91g
1.82%
Fiber:0.54g
2.16%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.13%
Copper:0.04mg
2.1%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.78%
Vitamin A:88.65IU
1.77%
Phosphorus:14.77mg
1.48%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.43%
Iron:0.18mg
1.02%
Source:Epicurious