Turrones de Casoy
Turrones de Casoy is a sweet treat wrapped in wafer paper that is chewy and crunchy every bite! Made from honey, sugar, egg and cashew nuts that is great as snack or dessert.
Servings: 16 pieces
Calories:
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups unsalted cashew nuts toasted/baked
- 1 medium egg white
- 200 grams honey
- 125 grams sugar
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 16 pcs. wafer paper cut into 4 inches X 3 inches rectangles
Instructions
- Line 22cm X 16cm baking dish with parchment paper and preheat oven at 180°C/350°F.
- If using fresh cashew nuts, cut each nut lengthwise in half. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden. You can also toast them over low-medium heat in a pan until golden brown. Set aside1 ½ cups unsalted cashew nuts
- Heat a medium-sized pot over low heat. Add honey and cook while stirring for 4-5 minutes.200 grams honey
- Add sugar and stir-cook until sugar completely dissolves. Let simmer in low heat while making the meringue.125 grams sugar
- To make the meringue, beat egg white with a hand mixer until stiff peak.1 medium egg white
- Mix the honey-sugar mixture then add the meringue in batches. Stir the meringue into the honey-sugar until incorporated. Cook for 20-30 minutes until it reaches ribbon stage or thick.
- Add baked/toasted cashew nuts and stir to distribute evenly. Continue cooking for 8-10 minutes in low heat. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Sift together powdered sugar and cornstarch in a bowl then generously coat bottom of the prepared baking dish with powdered sugar-cornstarch mix.¼ cup powdered sugar, ¼ cup cornstarch
- Transfer turrones (honey-sugar-cashew mix) into baking dish then coat the top with powdered sugar-cornstarch mix. Press the top of the turrones using hands and let it set for 2 - 3 hours.
- When turrones is set, cut and divide into 16 equal portions.
- To wrap each turrones piece with wafer paper. Slightly dampen sides of wafer paper with water. Place turrones in the center and gently wrap and seal the sides.16 pcs. wafer paper
- Repeat process with all the remaining turrones pieces. Serve and enjoy. Bon appetit!