Nougat Glace

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 14

Scrumptious Nougat Glace perfect for a hot summer day

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

10-12 min

Ready In

4-24 hours

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

	150 g shelled hazelnuts
	425 g caster sugar
	6 egg whites
	450 ml double cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

585

Sugar

56g

Fat

37g

Nougat Glace is a classic French dessert made with toasted hazelnuts, caramelized sugar, whipped egg whites, and double cream. The combination of these ingredients creates a light and refreshing dessert with a rich and creamy texture. This dessert is perfect for a hot summer day, and can be enjoyed on its own or served with fresh berries or a fruit sauce. The nutty flavor of hazelnuts complements the sweet and creamy dessert and makes it an irresistible treat for any occasion.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the hazelnuts on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown. Cool the hazelnuts.
2.	Pulse the hazelnuts in a food processor until coarsely chopped.
3.	In a heavy saucepan, melt the sugar over low heat, stirring constantly until it turns a light caramel color. Do not let it burn.
4.	Whip the egg whites in a large bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add the caramelized sugar, beating constantly.
5.	In a separate bowl, whip the double cream until soft peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the egg white mixture, then fold in the chopped hazelnuts.
6.	Pour the mixture into a 9-inch loaf pan and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.

PROS

This dessert is refreshing, light, and perfect for a hot summer day.

The combination of hazelnuts, egg whites, and cream creates a rich and satisfying taste.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories and fat, and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It requires a significant amount of preparation time and planning ahead to freeze it.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dessert is not particularly healthy, but it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The hazelnuts in this recipe are a good source of healthy fat, fiber, protein, and antioxidants.