Description
Indulge in the luxurious fusion of flavors with Pistachio Nougat Clusters adorned with gold leaf. This elegant treat combines the nutty richness of pistachios with a chewy, sweet nougat base, finished off with a touch of opulence from edible gold. Perfect for special occasions or as a delightful pick-me-up on an ordinary day, these clusters are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make. Impress your guests or satisfy your cravings with this simple yet sophisticated recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shelled raw pistachios
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Edible gold leaf (for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and corn syrup. Stir until dissolved and bring to a boil for about 5 minutes or until it reaches 240°F (115°C).
- While the sugar mixture is heating, beat egg whites in a clean bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Slowly drizzle the hot sugar mixture into the whipped egg whites while continuously beating until well combined and glossy.
- Gently fold in toasted pistachios and vanilla extract.
- Pour the nougat mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it evenly. Top with sheets of edible gold leaf. Allow to cool completely before cutting into clusters.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg