Description
Create these luxurious pistachio nougat clusters adorned with gold leaf for a stunning dessert that impresses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pistachios, toasted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup glucose syrup
- 2 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Gold leaf (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients for a smooth process.
- Toast the pistachios in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, glucose syrup, and a few tablespoons of water and cook until the sugar dissolves and boils.
- Whip the egg whites until soft peaks form, about 5-7 minutes.
- Once the syrup reaches 250°F (121°C), slowly pour it into the whipped egg whites, mixing on low speed, then increase to high until thick and glossy.
- Fold in the toasted pistachios and vanilla extract.
- Drop spoonfuls of the nougat mixture onto a baking mat, shaping them into clusters.
- Apply gold leaf with tweezers once the clusters have cooled slightly.
- Let the nougat clusters cool completely, about 1 hour.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. Avoid humidity to keep the nougat’s texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: nougat, pistachio, dessert, elegant, gold leaf, easy recipe
