Torrone Cream

17/11/2023

Torrone cream is a delightful dessert that can be served on its own or used as a filling or topping for other sweet treats. Here is the recipe for preparing a torrone cream inspired by Italian flavors.

Ingredients

250 ml of milk
200 ml of fresh cream
3 egg yolks
150 g of soft nougat (preferably almond-flavored)
50 g of granulated sugar
15 g of cornstarch (cornflour)
1 sachet of vanillin or the seeds of a vanilla pod

Preparation

First, finely chop the nougat with a knife or crumble it using a food processor.
In a saucepan, bring the milk to a light boil with the vanillin or vanilla seeds.
Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until you have a light and frothy mixture. Add the sifted cornstarch and continue to mix everything until you have a smooth cream.
Gradually pour the hot milk over the yolk cream, stirring continuously to prevent the eggs from coagulating.
Put the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, continuing to stir until the cream thickens. It is important that the cream never boils to prevent lumps from forming.
Once the cream has thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat and incorporate the chopped nougat. Stir well until the nougat is completely dissolved and blended with the cream.
Let the torrone cream cool, then cover it with cling film in contact to avoid a skin forming on the surface.
Once cool, whip the fresh cream and gently fold it into the torrone cream to make it lighter and frothier.
Place the cream in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.

If you wish, you can decorate the cream with nougat flakes or a dusting of bitter cocoa before serving.

Curiosity

Torrone is a sweet traditionally consumed during the Christmas season, but its sweetness and texture make it a perfect addition for creating creamy and delicious desserts at any time of the year. This cream, with its rich texture and distinctive torrone flavor, can be a great way to end a festive meal or celebrate a special occasion.