Chocolate And Walnut Nougat: 3 Delicious Recipes

Many varieties of nougat are known all over the world. The list includes nougat with almonds, chocolate and puffed rice, or almonds and walnuts, among others. White or dark chocolate, hazelnut, pistachio or coconut are also popular. Among the most prominent, the chocolate and walnut nougat stands out.

The chocolate and walnut nougat is one of the most delicious snacks in the sweet kitchen. In addition, it is easy to prepare, as long as you have the patience and time necessary to carry out all the steps of your process.

It is a dessert that, in addition to being delicious, is very nutritious. Chocolate is rich in flavonoids, antioxidants that are very valuable to strengthen and protect the body against different diseases.

For its part, walnuts are one of the nuts with the highest amount of healthy fats. In addition, they are rich in fibers, vegetable proteins, folic acid, magnesium, calcium and vitamins of group B.

Chocolate and walnut nougat: a ‘classic’ that does not go out of style

At Christmas it frequently accompanies marzipan and roscones de reyes, as well as other typical products of these winter festivities. The rest of the year, the chocolate and walnut nougat is one of the most desired snacks for children and adults.

Ingredients

• 350 g of chocolate fondant
• ¾ cup of chopped walnuts (100 g)

Preparation

• To start, the chocolate is put in a bain-marie to melt. Stir constantly to avoid sticking to the bottom of the pot.
• Then, once the desired texture is achieved, remove from the heat.
• Next, reserve some nuts for decoration. The rest must be crushed well to add to the chocolate. Then stir well until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.

• Transfer the mixture to a stainless steel, silicone or aluminum mold. However, plastic containers cannot be used.
• Then smooth the mixture into the mold. Give small strokes to remove any air that the chocolate may have.
• Place in the refrigerator for at least five hours.
• Finally, carefully remove from the mold. Spread a little chocolate on the surface to fix the nuts that were set aside for decoration.

Another way to prepare chocolate and walnut nougat

For this second recipe, a very useful ingredient is incorporated, condensed milk. Not only for the purpose of enriching the flavor, but also to smooth the texture. In addition, this delicious ingredient  adds an extra sweetness to the final result of the dessert.

Ingredients:

• 1 ¼ cup dark chocolate (preferably 70% cocoa) (250 g)
• ½ cup of peeled walnuts (80 g)
• ¾ glass of condensed milk (150 ml)

Preparation

• First, break the chocolate into small pieces.

• Place the chocolate and condensed milk in a bain-marie until they are melted and the mixture is well homogeneous.
• Next, crush the walnuts into small pieces and add to the preparation. Stir vigorously, with the help of a wooden spoon.
• Pour the mixture into a mold lined with greaseproof paper.
• Finally, put in the refrigerator for four hours to harden. After time, unmold.
• It is ideal to keep it cold while it is not being consumed.

Chocolate and walnut nougat with almonds

Almonds are another of the traditional ingredients in nougats. In addition to flavor, this dried fruit offers vitamins, proteins and minerals, as well as abundant fiber. It also protects the heart and reduces the risk of heart attacks.

• It is important to remember that, although the consumption of almonds is very beneficial, this product should not be abused.
• Around 15% of the calories that these nuts provide us are not absorbed by our body, since it is a complex access fat.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup of milk chocolate (100 g)
• 200 grams of chocolate fondant
• 1 ⅓ cup of almonds (200 g)
• ½ cup of butter (100 g)
• 3 tablespoons of honey (75 g)
• ½ cup of walnuts (75 g)

Preparation

• To start, heat a casserole in a double boiler. Add the two types of chocolate at the same time and stir constantly with a wooden spoon until they melt and melt evenly.
• Then, in a separate bowl, mix the butter with the honey.
• Next, combine both mixtures in a single preparation, forming a homogeneous combination, where all the ingredients are integrated.
• Finally, pass the paste to an edge lined with waxed paper. Cover the entire surface with properly chopped walnuts and almonds.

• To finish, place in the refrigerator and wait at least a day to serve.