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Homemade Pink Nouga

Homemade Pink Nouga

  • Author: Charlotte
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes, plus 4 hours setting time
  • Yield: 36 pieces 1x
  • Category: Candy
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A soft, chewy pink nouga made with honey, whipped egg whites, vanilla, almonds, and pistachios for a beautiful homemade candy-shop style treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 large egg whites, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 to 3 drops pink gel food coloring
  • 1 cup roasted almonds, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup roasted pistachios, roughly chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 sheets edible rice paper, optional

Instructions

  1. Toast the almonds and pistachios if needed, then keep them warm in a low oven at 200°F.
  2. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper or edible rice paper.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, honey, corn syrup, water, and salt. Stir over medium heat until dissolved.
  4. Stop stirring and boil the syrup until it reaches 250°F.
  5. While the syrup cooks, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
  6. Slowly pour the hot syrup into the egg whites while mixing on low speed.
  7. Increase speed to medium-high and beat for 6 to 8 minutes, until thick, glossy, and stretchy.
  8. Add vanilla extract, almond extract, and pink gel food coloring, then mix until evenly colored.
  9. Fold in the warm roasted almonds and pistachios.
  10. Spread the mixture quickly into the prepared pan and cover with rice paper or parchment.
  11. Let set at room temperature for at least 4 hours.
  12. Slice into small pieces with a lightly greased knife and serve.

Notes

  • Use a candy thermometer for the best chewy texture.
  • Keep the nuts warm so they fold into the candy more easily.
  • Use gel food coloring instead of liquid coloring to protect the texture.
  • Store in an airtight container with parchment between layers.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 92
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 12mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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