📋 Christmas Nougat Recipe (with jujubes)
This easy no bake Christmas Nougat (with jujubes) is a great candy for your holiday treat tray or an edible gift. It's only 4 ingredients, fun, colorful and so easy to make (no candy thermometer required) and oh so tasty!
Servings 25 pieces
Calories 175kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounce -pack of white chocolate chips (225 - 250 g bag)
- 14 ounce - package of marshmallows, (400 g bag ) mini or regular (they are the same weight)
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups jujubes chopped
Instructions
- *Heads up: Overnight refrigeration is required for this recipe
- Pick out the black jujubes and set aside, eat them or do whatever you want with them. Chop jujubes into small pieces.
- Grease a microwave safe bowl and spatula with shortening.
- Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper (don't worry if it doesn't stay pressed in. Once you pour in the mixture, it will). Or you can use a nonstick spray.
- Add marshmallows, butter and white chocolate chips to large bowl.
- Microwave on half power (50%) for 2 minutes, then remove and stir. * The marshmallows get very hot so they will melt the chocolate and butter.
- If it's not completely melted, put back in (at 50%/half power) for 30- second increments, removing to stir each time.
- Add the cut up jujubes.
- Stir in jujubes and mix until they are evenly mixed it. *You need to work quickly so it doesn't harden.
- Pour into pan layered with parchment paper. Spread evenly with greased spatula.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
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Notes
Equipment
I love my high-temperature spatulas (affiliate link) because I NEVER have to worry about temperature when cooking when them (and marshmallows are HOT when cooked in the microwave). They are also dishwasher safe, rated to 600 degrees F, won't fade or discolor, come in multiple colors, and are one single molded piece (so they won't separate).
Expert Recipe Tips:
Chill before slicing. For the cleanest cuts, refrigerate the nougat overnight, then slice with a sharp, lightly greased knife. Wipe the blade between cuts to prevent buildup and tearing. If your nougat feels too sticky when you're cutting it, a little trick is to grease your knife with a thin coating shortening (or oil) before cutting the nougat. Although, I didn't need to do this.
Cut jujubes evenly for the best texture. Uniformly sized pieces help the candies distribute more evenly throughout the nougat and prevent sinking or clumping.
Work quickly once everything is melted. The mixture begins to firm up fast after adding the jujubes, so have your pan lined and ready before you start melting the ingredients.
Keep the mixture level for even setting. After spreading the nougat into the pan, gently tap the pan on the counter to settle the jujubes and remove air pockets.
Use low heat if melting on the stovetop. If you choose the stovetop method instead of the microwave, melt the mixture over low heat and stir constantly to prevent scorching.
Don’t over-mix after adding jujubes. Too much stirring can make the colors bleed slightly into the white nougat. Mix just until combined, then spread immediately.
Store properly to maintain firmness. Keep nougat refrigerated until serving to preserve its shape and prevent softening, especially when preparing it for gift boxes or cookie trays.
Freeze for longer storage. If making ahead, freeze the cut pieces between layers of parchment. Thaw briefly at room temperature before serving — they’ll hold their shape beautifully.
🌡️Storage
To Refrigerate: Store this nougat candy in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, as it can get a little soft and gooey if left out at room temperature for extended periods of time.
To Freeze: Freeze Layered pieces of nougat between parchment paper in an airtight container. They can be frozen for up to 3 months.
To Thaw: Leave them out to come to room temperature for at least 45 minutes before you serve them.
Nutrition
Serving: 1square | Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 0.1mg
