A simplified nougat recipe that is just as crunchy and indulgent as its traditional counterpart – and features an assortment of ingredients from dried cranberries to marshmallows, pistachios and almonds. Also beautifully executed with a stained glass effect.
Yield: Makes 48
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Difficulty Level: 1/5
Ingredients
- 4 (sheets) confectioners' rice paper
- 2 tbsps milk
- 20 g butter
- 375 g white chocolate melts
- 410 g pink and white marshmallows, chopped coarsely
- 1 cup (130 g) dried cranberries
- ½ cup (70 g) unsalted shelled pistachios, roasted
- ½ cup (80 g) blanched almonds, roasted
Steps
01. Grease 24 cm x 32 cm swiss roll pan; line base with two sheets of rice paper, trimming to fit.
02. Stir milk, butter and melts in medium heatproof bowl over medium saucepan of simmering water until smooth. Add marshmallows; stir until smooth. Remove from heat; stir in cranberries and nuts.
03. Spread mixture into pan; smooth surface. Top with remaining rice paper, trimming to fit. Place a second swiss roll pan on top of slice. Weight with cans; refrigerate overnight.
04. Turn slice onto board before cutting.
Photo: bauersyndication.com.au