This magnificent recipe for Chilean wine nougat is made with two different varieties of wine: Syrah, a grape with a very complex and attractive character originating in the south of France, and Late Harvest, a sweet wine made from grapes that are harvested late, generally between the months of May and June.
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How to make Wine Nougat?
To make wine nougat, you can generally choose any Chilean wine of your preference, as they are of very good quality and can be easily found in any store or supermarket. Then, just follow the instructions, and the result will be worth it.
Nutritional Information
Category: Desserts
Cuisine: Chilean
Calories: 400
Preparation: 40 minutes
Cooking: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Chilean Wine Nougat Recipe
Ingredients
1. Syrah Wine Nougat
- 150 ml of Syrah red wine
- 100 g of sugar
- 3 egg whites
- 3 black peppercorns
- 1 clove
- 1 orange peel
- ½ cinnamon stick
- ½ cup of sliced and toasted almonds
- A pinch of salt
2. Late Harvest Wine Nougat
- 150 ml of Late Harvest wine
- 50 g of sugar
- 3 egg whites
- 2 cardamom pods
- 1 star anise
- 1 lemon peel
- A pinch of salt
Preparation
- Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. Once you start beating the egg whites, do not stop, and continue until the meringue is hard and firm, and a spoonful of the mixture turned upside down does not fall.
- While you are still beating, make the syrup with Syrah wine, sugar, cloves, cinnamon, peppercorns, and orange peel. Cook until it thickens to the consistency of syrup and is bubbling. Strain through a fine sieve.
- While continuing to beat and when the meringue is already stiff, gradually add the wine syrup to achieve a velvety texture.
- Then, using a pastry bag, fill the glasses in which you will serve the dessert, add the toasted almonds, and serve immediately.
- Use the same method to make the Late Harvest nougat, and in this case, serve it with a mixture of fresh berries or halved figs.
Origin of Wine Nougat
Wine nougat is a preparation that dates back to the colonial era and originated in the northern region of the country. Originally made with red wine, it is now made with the multiple varieties produced in the national wine regions.
Did you know?
Nougat is a traditional sweet, typically associated with Christmas festivities, especially in Spanish-speaking countries like Spain and various regions of Latin America.
