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Homemade Torrone (Italian Nougat)

Homemade torrone, the traditional Italian Christmas nougat with honey, almonds and hazelnuts, made step by step with whipped egg whites.
Recipe Homemade Torrone (Italian Nougat)
  • Difficulty Medium
  • Preparation 35 minutes
  • Cooking 25 minutes
  • Servings for 6 people

No time of year brings the holiday spirit to mind as quickly as making homemade torrone, the Italian nougat. Its intense scent of honey, the unmistakable crunch of almonds and the rich presence of hazelnuts make every bite a real Christmas treat. Are you ready to learn how to make soft torrone, or would you rather discover the traditional version, crunchier and simply wonderful? Either way, this recipe will give you great satisfaction and plenty of warmth to share with the people you love.

For this homemade torrone recipe you will need simple but carefully chosen ingredients, such as whole almonds, toasted hazelnuts (and, if you want to add a personal touch, crunchy pistachios too) and fragrant honey with a rich flavor. The secret to a perfect result? Whip the egg whites carefully, fold them slowly into the hot mixture and work everything patiently: the magic of artisan torrone with egg whites comes precisely from simple gestures made with love.

Whether you prefer a soft, white traditional Christmas torrone or are looking for a different version such as Nutella Torrone, White Chocolate Torrone or the very rich Soft Chocolate Torrone, this recipe lends itself to countless interpretations. And if you want to use different nuts, feel free to experiment. In any case, with this quick homemade torrone you will also have the perfect homemade torrone gift, ready to win over friends and family with its wholesome goodness.

Easy gluten-free torrone is ideal for everyone, including those looking for desserts that suit specific dietary needs without giving up authentic flavor. Once it is made, try using it for a rich Torrone Cream, or pair it with a classic like Panforte for a truly special Christmas buffet. Discover all the secrets step by step to bring your torrone with almonds and honey or torrone with hazelnuts and pistachios to the table, and make every occasion even sweeter.

Ingredients for 6 people

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Method

  1. To make homemade torrone, spread the nuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and toast them in the oven at 120 °C (250 °F) for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, beat the egg whites with the salt in a medium bowl until stiff.
  2. Put the honey in one small saucepan and the sugar with the water in another. Without stirring, let the sugar dissolve and bring it to a temperature of 112 °C (234 °F). To check the temperature of the sugar you will need a food thermometer. Bring the honey to a boil so that it melts.
  3. Pour the sugar into the bowl with the egg whites and fold gently with a spatula, from the bottom up, so the mixture does not deflate. Then pour in the still-hot honey and fold it in the same way. Work the mixture for about 20 minutes, until all the ingredients are fully combined. You should get a firm, glossy mixture.
  4. Add the still-warm hazelnuts and almonds to the mixture and fold them in gently with the spatula, again from the bottom up.
  5. Line a torrone mold completely with wafer paper, then pour in all the mixture and level the surface with a spatula. Cover it all with more wafer paper and let it set overnight. The next day, unmold the homemade torrone and serve it. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

If you like, you can add other nuts to your homemade torrone. You can choose pistachios or walnuts.

Tips

To help you release the homemade torrone from the mold, you can use a baking release spray.

If you don’t have a torrone mold, I recommend using a rectangular pan. You can also make lots of individual pieces of homemade torrone using muffin molds.

Storage

You can keep the homemade torrone in a tin or a glass container for a week.

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