Nougat is a symbolic Christmas dessert, especially in Spain and many Latin American countries. Its origins date back to Andalusian times, and it has evolved into various variants and flavors over time.
HE nougat It is a traditional dessert made mainly from almonds, honey, sugar and egg whites. There are two main types: soft nougat, known as ‘Jijona’, and hard nougat, called ‘de Alicante’. Both differ in texture and production processes but share a unique taste that captivates the palate.
The nougat production process is an art that combines tradition and precision. It starts with selecting high-quality almonds that are lightly toasted. They are then mixed with honey heated to a certain temperature. This mixture is cooked slowly with constant stirring until it reaches the desired consistency. The dough for Jijona nougat is ground until a smooth paste is obtained, while the dough for Alicante nougat is whole almondresulting in its characteristic crunchy texture.
Soft nougat cake recipe without oven
Now let’s come to the most delicious part: How to make soft nougat cake without oven? This recipe is simple and perfect for enjoying the nougat flavor in a different way, which we found on Tiktok’s ‘Easy Cooking’ channel.
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300 grams soft nougat (Jijona)
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200ml whipped cream
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20 Maria cookies
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40 grams of butter
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half glass of milk
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300 ml milk
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60 grams of sugar
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4 gelatin sheets
- Crush the cookies. Start by crushing the Maria cookies until you achieve a fine texture.
- Prepare the base. Melt the butter and mix it with crushed cookies and milk, stirring until you get a cake base. Place this mixture in a removable mold and place baking paper on the bottom. Press firmly to form the base of the cake. Let it cool in the refrigerator.
- Make the nougat cream. We moisten the gelatin sheets. Crumble the jijona nougat and mix with hot milk until you get a homogeneous mass. Stir over medium heat until the nougat melts.
- We add the cream and sugar and mix until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.
- Combine ingredients. It’s time to add the gelatin sheets and mix until combined.
- Fill the cake. Pour the mixture onto the cookie base in the mold.
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Put it in the refrigerator. Leave the cake in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours to harden.
If you want, you can decorate it with pieces of walnuts or almonds, or even small pieces of nougat. To enjoy!