Nougat Ice Cream

Nougat Ice Cream
Nougat Ice Cream
Although nougat is made on many Mediterranean islands, the honey-and-nut confection is a real favorite on Minorca.
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  • Served Person: Makes 8 servings
Mediterranean Spanish/Portuguese Dairy Dessert Almond Pistachio Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 large egg white
  • Carbohydrate 27 g(9%)
  • Cholesterol 33 mg(11%)
  • Fat 14 g(22%)
  • Fiber 1 g(5%)
  • Protein 3 g(7%)
  • Saturated Fat 6 g(31%)
  • Sodium 55 mg(2%)
  • Calories 239

Preparation Stir 1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup water in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and boil, without stirring, 1 minute. Meanwhile, using electric mixer, beat egg white with pinch of salt in medium bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually pour hot syrup over egg white mixture, beating constantly. Continue beating meringue until very stiff, about 4 minutes. Let stand until cool, about 10 minutes. Beat cream in large bowl until soft peaks form. Fold into honey meringue. Fold in chopped nuts. Spoon mixture into 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish. Cover and freeze until firm, about 4 hours. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Keep frozen.) Spoon ice cream into bowls and serve.

Preparation Stir 1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup water in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and boil, without stirring, 1 minute. Meanwhile, using electric mixer, beat egg white with pinch of salt in medium bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually pour hot syrup over egg white mixture, beating constantly. Continue beating meringue until very stiff, about 4 minutes. Let stand until cool, about 10 minutes. Beat cream in large bowl until soft peaks form. Fold into honey meringue. Fold in chopped nuts. Spoon mixture into 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish. Cover and freeze until firm, about 4 hours. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Keep frozen.) Spoon ice cream into bowls and serve.