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Torrone Morbido

Torrone is the classic Italian Christmas nougat candy made with nuts.

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Torrone is a traditional Italian nougat recipe made with almonds and pistachios. This is a classic Italian candy recipe that's often served at Christmas time.

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To make Torrone, you'll need sugar, honey, pistachios, almonds, egg whites, vanilla, and salt.

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Stir together, over low heat, the sugar and honey. Cook while whisking for 30 minutes.

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While the nougat heats, beat together the eggs whites and salt until stiff peaks form.

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Whisk the egg whites into the sugar mixture and continue cooking, whisking constantly, over low heat for 40 minutes.

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Once the nougat mixture is set, stir in the vanilla and toasted nuts. The mixture will be very thick and hard to stir.

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Press the Torrone into a pan with a sheet of wafer paper on the bottom. Add on a top layer of wafer paper and let sit.

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Once the Torrone has cooled, remove it from the pan and cut into small squares. Store in an airtight container.

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Torrone is a chewy and delicious Italian treat! Don't miss this classic Italian Christmas candy.