Italian nougat recipe

Homemade sweet treats are always good, especially homemade torrone! This Italian Christmas candy with roasted nuts is absolutely delicious.

Looking for a traditional Italian soft nougat recipe for the holidays? This classic torrone with honey, almonds, and pistachios is just right, along with more authentic nougat ideas. Save this pin for a timeless treat on your Christmas table.

This Italian style pistachio nougat is soft, nutty and ultra chewy. It makes a sweet treat for the holidays and adorable edible gifts.

Italian torrone candy made by Chef John is a chewy nougat studded with roasted pistachios and almonds made with honey, sugar, and whipped egg whites.

Torrone Recipe: Chewy Italian Nougat

This post may contain affiliate links learn more This Classic Nougat is a delightful confection that combines the sweet, chewy texture of honey and sugar with the crunch of ... Read more

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!

Almond, walnut or hazelnut… smooth or covered in chocolate: this is what we call a nougat (or torrone in Italian). It’s one of Italy’s irresistible desserts—popular especially during Christmas-time.

Italian torrone candy made by Chef John is a chewy nougat studded with roasted pistachios and almonds made with honey, sugar, and whipped egg whites.

Torrone morbido (soft nougat) is a traditional Italian nougat that differs from its more brittle counterpart. It boasts a soft and chewy texture, making it a delectable treat for those who prefer a more tender bite. The core ingredients typically include almonds or hazelnuts, honey, sugar, and egg whites - but this recipe is a little bit different and a whole lot easier!