Torrone
A hard or chewy honey and almond Italian nougat.

Ingredients
- 300g honey
- 150g sugar
- 2 egg whites
- 300g toasted almonds
- Edible wafer sheets
Method
Warm the honey and sugar into a thick syrup. Whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks, and slowly pour in the hot syrup while whisking constantly.
Continue whisking over a bain-marie for 15-20 minutes until thick and glossy, then fold in the almonds.
Pour between wafer sheets, press with a weight, chill, and cut into pieces to serve.
More recipes
All →
Pandoro
A star-shaped, buttery vanilla Christmas cake from Verona, dusted with icing sugar.

Green Bean and Goat Cheese Salad
Crisp green beans with creamy goat cheese and toasted hazelnuts.

Moroccan Couscous Salad
A vibrant, herby couscous salad with roasted vegetables and citrus dressing.
.jpg?width=1200)
Panettone
A tall, soft leavened cake studded with candied fruit and raisins - the Italian Christmas classic.