Almond-Pistachio Nougatine

Name: Almond-Pistachio Nougatine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: ¾ cup sugar; ⅓ cup light corn syrup; ⅞ cup sliced almonds; ⅓ cup chopped pistachios; 2 tbsp unsalted butter

A delicate French-style candy made with caramelized sugar, corn syrup, and a mix of toasted almonds and pistachios. This crispy, golden nougatine can be broken into elegant shards for a sophisticated sweet treat.

8 servings

25 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•¾ cup sugar
•⅓ cup light corn syrup
•⅞ cup sliced almonds
•⅓ cup chopped pistachios
•2 tbsp unsalted butter

Cooking Instructions

1.
Put the sugar and corn syrup in a medium saucepan and make a light caramel: Place saucepan over medium heat. The sugar will melt and start to caramelize. When the mixture is pale brown, add the almonds, pistachios, and butter. Mix well to coat the nuts in the caramel and toast them lightly.
15 min
2.
Working quickly, turn the mixture out onto a sheet of parchment paper or onto a silicone mat. Place a second sheet or mat on top, then roll out the nougatine very thinly with a rolling pin. To finish, cut out the desired shapes using a knife or a pair of scissors. If the nougatine hardens too much to cut, reheat it in a 275°F oven for 4 to 5 minutes to soften it a little. (Store in an airtight container, away from moisture, for up to 1 month.)
10 min