This festive white chocolate nougat combines the elegance of creamy white chocolate with the playful charm of colorful gumdrops, creating a beautiful holiday treat that’s perfect for gifting or sharing.
Ingredients:
- 2 Cups (about 300g) Gum Drops, assorted colors
- 2 bags (16 oz each) mini marshmallows, fresh and soft
- 2 packages (24 oz total) high-quality white chocolate chips
- Non-stick cooking spray for handling
Essential Equipment:
- Large heavy-bottomed pot
- Heat-resistant silicone spatula
- Baking sheet with raised edges
- Parchment paper
- Pizza cutter
- Measuring cups
Preparation Steps:
- Setup Phase (5-10 minutes):
- Line baking sheet completely with parchment paper
- Ensure paper extends slightly up sides
- Sort gumdrops if desired by color
- Have all ingredients measured and ready
- Melting Process (15-20 minutes):
- Place heavy-bottomed pot over low/medium heat
- Add white chocolate chips gradually
- Stir constantly with silicone spatula
- Watch carefully to prevent scorching
- Remove from heat periodically if needed
- Look for smooth, glossy consistency
- Marshmallow Integration (10-15 minutes):
- Once chocolate is fully melted, add first bag of marshmallows
- Stir constantly but gently
- Remove from heat intermittently to prevent burning
- Wait for complete incorporation before adding second bag
- Continue process with second bag
- Mixture should be smooth and stretchy
- Adding Gumdrops (5 minutes):
- Remove pot from heat completely
- Fold in gumdrops quickly but thoroughly
- Ensure even distribution
- Work efficiently as mixture will begin to set
- Shaping and Setting (15-20 minutes):
- Pour mixture onto prepared baking sheet
- Allow to cool slightly (3-5 minutes)
- Spray hands generously with cooking spray
- Press mixture evenly across pan
- Aim for uniform thickness
- Make thinner for firmer texture
- Smooth top surface
- Cooling and Cutting:
- Allow to cool completely at room temperature (1-2 hours)
- Use pizza cutter for clean cuts
- Cut into long strips first
- Then cut strips into smaller pieces
- Clean cutter between cuts if needed
Storage and Presentation:
- Store in airtight container
- Layer with parchment paper
- Keep at room temperature up to 2 weeks
- Avoid refrigeration as it can affect texture
Troubleshooting Tips:
- If mixture is too sticky: Add more cooking spray to hands
- If setting too quickly: Work faster during spreading
- If white chocolate seizes: Start over with fresh chocolate
- If too soft: Make thinner next time
Presentation Ideas:
- Package in clear cellophane bags
- Layer in decorative tins
- Add to holiday cookie platters
- Cut into uniform squares for gifting
This nougat should have a soft but stable texture with beautiful specks of colorful gumdrops throughout the creamy white base. The final product will be visually striking and deliciously chewy, making it an excellent addition to your holiday candy-making repertoire.