Homemade Nougat with Cranberries
A soft, buttery candy made by folding marshmallows with milk powder and dried fruit. This simple stovetop treat comes together in minutes and makes a lovely homemade gift.
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This recipe makes tender, chewy nougat with a lovely tang from the dried cranberries. For variety, try folding in crushed roasted peanuts or switching to dried apricots.
Ingredients
unsalted butter
50g
white marshmallows
200g
full-fat milk powder
100g
dried cranberries
80g
rice paper wrappers
for wrapping
candy wrappers
for wrapping
Instructions
1
Melt the butter
Add butter to a non-stick pan over low heat. Stir occasionally until completely melted and foamy.
2
Incorporate the marshmallows
Add marshmallows to the melted butter. Stir continuously with a silicone spatula until the marshmallows melt into a smooth, sticky paste.
3
Mix in the milk powder
Sift the milk powder over the marshmallow mixture and fold until fully combined. The mixture should become thicker and pull away from the pan edges.
4
Add the cranberries
Fold in the dried cranberries distributed evenly. Remove from heat immediately.
5
Shape the nougat
Transfer the hot mixture to a parchment-lined baking dish or pan. Press down firmly with your hands or a rolling pin to create an even layer about 2cm thick. Let cool completely until set, about 20 minutes.
6
Cut and wrap
Once cooled and firm, cut into small rectangular pieces. Wrap each piece first in rice paper, then in decorative candy wrappers.
