For perfect presents this Christmas, package up these sweet nougat treats.
Ingredients
- 2 sheets edible rice paper (see note)
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon glucose syrup
- 2 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups pistachio kernels, lightly toasted
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
Equipment
- You'll need a candy thermometer.
Method
- Step 1Grease a 3cm-deep, 18cm x 28cm slice pan. Line base and long sides with foil, extending foil 3cm from edge of pan. Place 1 rice paper sheet over base of prepared pan.
- Step 2Place sugar, honey and glucose in a small saucepan. Place over low heat. Stir for 5 to 7 minutes or until sugar has dissolved. Increase heat to high. Bring to the boil. Boil, without stirring, until mixture reaches 155°C on a candy thermometer. Remove pan from heat.
- Step 3Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites in a large, heatproof bowl, until firm peaks form. Add hot honey mixture in a slow, steady stream. Continue beating until mixture cools (about 5 minutes). Add vanilla, pistachios, coconut and cranberries. Stir until just combined.
- Step 4Working quickly, spread mixture into prepared pan. Top with remaining rice paper sheet. Press down to flatten and spread evenly. Set aside to cool completely. Cut nougat into squares.
- Diabetes friendly
- High carb
- Low fat
- Low kilojoule
- Low sodium
- Lower gi
Nutrition
581 kj
Energy
4.2g
Fat Total
1.1g
Saturated Fat
1.1g
Fibre
1.8g
Protein
19mg
Sodium
24.1g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
Edible rice paper sheets are available in gourmet delicatessens.
- Author: Liz Macri
- Image credit: Ben Dearnley
- Publication: Super Food Ideas
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