Soft raspberry nougat, a delight with a captivating aroma
This soft raspberry nougat concentrates all the subtle art of confectionery, offering an exquisite taste experience. Softness, texture and aroma harmonize to form an absolutely irresistible treat.
Soft raspberry nougat, an exquisite old-fashioned recipe
Soft nougat is distinguished by a shorter cooking time which gives it a lovely soft texture. The sugar and honey are cooked in a bain-marie, before adding the egg whites beaten into snow. The addition of extra sugar stabilises the dough and gives it its final appearance. Nougat is traditionally prepared with unleavened bread , which is made from potato starch. Finally, the nougat maker adds the flavouring and pieces of fruit, as is the case with this soft raspberry nougat.
This soft raspberry nougat contains the classic ingredients of nougat, with a recipe inherited from tradition. Let us remember that this confectionery has existed for centuries: its trace can be found in writings dating back to the 10th century, and in several countries. From Baghdad to Provence via Aleppo and Catalonia, nougat has kept its originality, with the same basic components. Eggs, honey and almonds always come back, sometimes embellished with other nuggets like pistachio or red fruits…
How to enjoy soft raspberry nougat?
Nougat is a very versatile confectionery, perfect for many preparations. For dessert, it pairs wonderfully with ice cream and whipped cream. For a lighter option, serve it with fromage blanc or yogurt . Its sweet flavor will add character to your dessert, and its aroma will enhance your preparation. During the cold season, nougat is a comforting dessert thanks to its soft texture and sweet flavor. Try putting nougat chips in your hot chocolate, you will enjoy it.
Nougat lends itself readily to your creative impulses. It will be perfect as a cake topping , to add texture to your cookie dough or to create a surprise flavor in your muffins and other pastries.
But the inventiveness of this soft raspberry nougat is not limited to desserts and sweet dishes. It is also an ingredient of choice for making sweet and savory recipes. Anything goes: you can put the nougat in a roast beef or pork, what a delight to come across an almond nugget when tasting it! Combined with onion, nougat makes an excellent sauce to accompany duck breast. The lemon-nougat sauce, meanwhile, goes wonderfully with fish such as cod.
Don't forget that nougat is also perfect eaten as is. This soft raspberry nougat can be served alone as a dessert, accompanied by other desserts, or with fresh or dried fruit.
