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This torrone recipe is an easy candy recipe! Cook the best torrone using honey, lemon zest, almonds, and pistachios. You will love cooking this Italian dessert recipe for a Christmas candy, Christmas dessert, Christmas snack, or Christmas food gift.

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two bars of white chocolate with nuts and dried cherries

A chewy, soft nougat candy that combines the magic of marshmallows with crunchy nuts and dried fruit. It’s easy, delicious, and a perfect treat for holiday gifts or just when you're in the mood for something sweet and fun!

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An assortment of colorful Italian candies, featuring classic flavors and unique regional treats for a delightful sweet experience.

Discover the best Italian candies for a sweet treat that will delight your taste buds. From classic favorites to unique regional specialties, these delicious confections are perfect for any occasion. Indulge in the rich flavors of Italy and add a touch of sweetness to your day. Explore our curated list and find your next favorite candy today!

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homemade torrone italian nut nougat recipe with almonds and pistachio

Homemade sweet treats are always good, especially homemade torrone! This Italian Christmas candy with roasted nuts is sweet, chewy and delicious. Italian nut nougat is also simple to prepare. Famous soft torrone comes from Alba, Siena, Cremona, and Benevento, but you can make your own white nougat which is just as tasty with almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts, or pecans.

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some kind of cracker on a white plate with brown sugar sprinkles

One of my favorite places in the world, Sicily, is home to deceptively simple cuisine that reveals deep layers when you start digging. This candy is a great example. The fact that sesame, almonds, and oranges are grown in the region stems from a history of Arab rule.

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Italian sweets like cannolis and tiramisu are some of the tastiest in the world. Discover the best desserts and pastries to eat when you visit Italy. | Italian desserts | Italian pastries | desserts in Italy | classic Italian desserts | traditional Italian desserts | authentic Italian desserts | desserts from Italy

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a white plate topped with cookies covered in frosting

The most delicious, soft and buttery Italian Butter Cookies made with an Italian cookie dough called Pasta Frolla Montata. These cookies are super easy to make and can be made into many different shapes and sizes and decorated with candied fruit, melted chocolate and chopped nuts.

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The success of Italian cuisine around the world is really a testament to how seriously Italians take food. I imagine you may have heard of Barilla and Nutella, but there are plenty of other iconic food brands that are famous closer to home. Take Pastiglie Leone, a candy manufacturer that has been delighting palates since [...]

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three pieces of cake sitting on top of white paper wrapped in plastic wrappers and covered with fruit

Sicilian in origin, this pretty confection was inspired by our colleague Lydia, who prepares nougat every year based on an old family recipe. Our version is a tribute to pistachios, whose delicate flavour works wonderfully in all manner of sweet treats. A lot of commercially made nougats have a powdery texture; we tested our recipe until we achieved the perfect balance—not too dry, not too sticky. Irresistible!

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some kind of food that is on top of a wooden table and has nuts all over it

LOVE! -Torrone Italian nougat candy ..."At a wedding celebration in Cremona, Italy in 1441, a delicious sweet made of nuts, honey and egg whites was featured. It was fashioned in the shape of the famous tower of Cremona known as "Torrione" ...hence the name torrone." (Make your own--Click for Recipe Link)

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