Description
Sweet homemade jelly nougat candy delights taste buds with its perfect blend of chewy texture and fruity flavor. Crafted with care, this simple recipe brings pure confectionery joy to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups white chocolate chips
- 20 ounces (567 grams) mini marshmallows
- 2 cups gumdrops, cut into small pieces
Binding Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) butter
Supporting Ingredients:
(none)
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace by lightly coating a chopping board with powdered sugar to prevent gumdrop adhesion. Meticulously slice gumdrops into tiny, uniform pieces using a sharp knife.
- Select a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan and melt butter over low heat, approximately 165°F. Gradually incorporate mini marshmallows, stirring consistently until they transform into a silky, homogeneous mixture.
- Introduce white chocolate chips to the marshmallow base, continuing to stir until completely melted and integrated. Ensure no unmelted chocolate remains visible.
- Allow the mixture to cool for precisely 2 minutes, preventing potential gumdrop discoloration. Gently fold chopped gumdrops into the mixture, ensuring even distribution throughout the nougat.
- Prepare an 8-inch baking dish by lining with parchment paper, creating slight overhang for easy removal. Transfer the nougat mixture, using a spatula to spread evenly and create a smooth surface.
- Refrigerate the nougat for 12 hours at 40°F, allowing complete solidification. Once set, lift the nougat from the dish using parchment paper edges.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the nougat into bite-sized squares or rectangular pieces, wiping the blade between cuts for clean edges.
Notes
- Prevent sticky gumdrops by coating them with powdered sugar before mixing, ensuring smooth distribution throughout the nougat.
- Use low heat when melting ingredients to avoid burning butter or scorching chocolate, creating a silky smooth base for your candy.
- Chill the nougat thoroughly for clean, precise cuts that showcase the colorful gumdrop pieces embedded in the creamy mixture.
- Consider dietary variations by substituting marshmallows with vegan alternatives or using gluten-free gumdrops for those with special nutritional needs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg