Frozen Nougat Recipe
We all love ice cream in the summer but why not try this frozen nougat recipe instead? It’s just as easy and has no need for an ice cream maker. The French call it nougat glacé or frozen nougat, sweetened with honey, it is very similar to an Italian semifreddo.
Why Frozen Nougat Should Be Your Go-To Summer Dessert
When the summer heat rolls in, most of us naturally gravitate towards ice cream for that refreshing, cool treat. But have you ever considered trying something a little different, yet just as satisfying? Enter Frozen Nougat. This no-churn dessert is not only easy to make, but it also brings a unique combination of flavors and textures that might just make it your new summer favorite.
What is Frozen Nougat?
Frozen nougat is a French dessert that shares similarities with the Italian semifreddo. It’s a chilled, creamy delight, sweetened primarily with honey, which gives it a subtle, natural sweetness. The texture is incredibly smooth and velvety, with the added crunch from nuts like pistachios or almonds, and the chewiness of candied or dried fruits. Unlike ice cream, which requires an ice cream maker and constant churning, frozen nougat is made simply by whipping and folding, making it an ideal choice for home chefs looking to impress without the need for special equipment.
A Dessert That Travels Well
If you’re planning a summer picnic or gathering, frozen nougat is a dessert that travels well. Once frozen, it can be kept cold for a few hours in a cooler, making it a perfect sweet treat to enjoy on a hot day. Its firm yet creamy texture holds up well, and it pairs beautifully with fresh, in-season fruits like strawberries, raspberries, or even peaches.
Ready to Try It?
So why not shake things up this summer and try your hand at making frozen nougat? It’s a crowd-pleaser that offers a refreshing change from the usual ice cream, and it’s bound to impress your family and friends. Plus, with the flexibility to tweak the ingredients to your taste, you might just end up creating your signature summer dessert.
Frozen Nougat Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 Egg Whites
- 100 Grams Honey
- 100 Grams Sugar
- 500 Grams Whipping Cream
- 50 Grams / 2 oz. Candied Fruits
- 100 Grams / 3 oz. Ground Pistachio
Instructions
- In a saucepan, make the syrup, which is the sugar with a little bit of water (2 tablespoons) to reach 130°C (266℉).
- Beat the egg whites and once the egg whites reach a soft peak, gradually pour in the sugar syrup.
- Then add the honey.
- Mix all together and let it cool down. Whip the cream and once the first preparation has cooled down add the whipped cream to it.
- Mix all together and add nuts such as pistachios or almonds and dried or candied fruit.
- Pour into individual molds or a large one but you can choose your mold of choice. Let the nougat set in the freezer overnight.
- (Properly stored, frozen nougat can be kept up to 1 week in the freezer.)
- Serve with fresh fruit and coulis.
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