Chewy & Sweet Marshmallow Nougat Candy
Easy Homemade Chewy & Sweet Marshmallow Nougat Candy Recipe
Introducing an easy Marshmallow Nougat Candy recipe you can whip up using ingredients from your fridge! You’ll be surprised by how delicious it is. It’s incredibly simple to make, making it perfect as a quick snack for kids or a thoughtful gift for friends. Get ready to fall in love with its chewy and sweet texture!
Essential Ingredients
- 50g unsalted butter
- 150g marshmallows
- 35g skim milk powder
- 25g yogurt powder
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Since this recipe requires quick work once the marshmallows start melting, it’s crucial to measure and prepare all your ingredients beforehand. I chose dried tropical fruits, orange peel, and pistachios as they complement the tangy flavor of the yogurt powder beautifully. Feel free to substitute with your favorite dried fruits and nuts based on what you have. The dried fruits can be used as-is without any prior preparation.
Step 2
Cut the marshmallows into bite-sized pieces to help them melt more easily. Prepare a non-stick pan where you’ll set the nougat to cool. A well-coated pan will make it much easier to remove the candy later.
Step 3
Using a non-stick pan is key to preventing the marshmallows from sticking. Place the coated frying pan over low heat and melt the unsalted butter slowly. Be careful not to burn the butter.
Step 4
Once the butter is completely melted, keep the heat on low and add the cut marshmallows to the pan.
Step 5
The marshmallows will begin to melt. Stir gently with a spatula, continuously, until the marshmallows are completely dissolved and form a sticky liquid. Don’t stop stirring until it’s a smooth, gooey mass.
Step 6
When the marshmallows have fully melted into a liquid consistency, while still on low heat, add the skim milk powder and yogurt powder. Stir well to combine, ensuring there are no lumps. Mix thoroughly until the powders are evenly incorporated into the marshmallow mixture.
Step 7
As soon as the powders are smoothly blended, turn off the heat. Overheating can make the candy too hard.
Step 8
After turning off the heat, add the prepared dried fruits and nuts (pistachios). Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the mixture. Stir thoroughly to prevent the nuts and fruits from clumping together.
Step 9
The mixture will be quite sticky, so use a spatula to fold and mix the ingredients, ensuring everything is evenly distributed. This step is crucial for the final texture and flavor of your nougat.
Step 10
Pour the mixture into your prepared non-stick pan. Using gloved hands or a spatula, shape the nougat to your desired form. Aim for a rectangular shape, about 2cm high and 10cm long. Using a tool like a scraper can be safer and more convenient due to the sticky and hot nature of the mixture.
Step 11
Let the shaped nougat cool at room temperature. Before it completely hardens, when it’s still slightly warm, cut it into bite-sized pieces with a knife. Your delicious Marshmallow Nougat Candy is now ready! Store it at room temperature. Wrapping each piece individually makes them perfect for gifting.
