A layered hazelnut and almond praline popularized by the Croatian confectionery company Kras and loved across former Yugoslavia. Serve it with coffee.
Bajadera (Croatian Nut Nougat Chocolates)
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Two-layer hazelnut and almond nougat, one layer chocolate and one plain, under a dark chocolate glaze. A no-bake home version of the Croatian classic. Makes 36 pieces in about 2 hr.
Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Cooling
1 hr 20 min
Total
2 hr
Yield
36 pieces
Ingredients
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Scales from a half to a double batch; give a bigger batch a little more time.
- ¾ cup (150 g)sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml)water
- ⅔ cup (150 g)unsalted butter, for the nougat
- 1 cup (200 g)plain butter biscuits, finely ground
- 1 ¼ cups (150 g)hazelnuts and almonds (3:1), finely ground
- 2 ½ oz (70 g)dark chocolate (70%), melted, for the nougat
- 1 tsp (5 ml)vanilla extract
- 5 ½ oz (150 g)dark chocolate (70%), for the glaze
- 1 ½ tbsp (20 g)unsalted butter, for the glaze
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Instructions
- Line an 8 by 8-inch (20 by 20 cm) pan with parchment.
- Dissolve the sugar in the water over medium heat, add 130 g of the butter and take off the heat as soon as it melts.
- Stir in the biscuit crumbs and ground nuts until you have a thick, sticky paste. Divide it in half.
- Mix the 70 g melted chocolate into one half. Mix the vanilla into the other.
- Press the chocolate half into the pan, then press the pale half evenly on top. Chill 20 minutes.
- Melt the glaze chocolate with the remaining 20 g butter and spread over the top. Chill at least 1 hour until firm.
- Cut into small squares with a hot dry knife.
Tips
- Work quickly; the paste stiffens as it cools.
- Use a hot knife wiped between cuts for clean squares.
- Walnuts can replace the other nuts in a more budget-friendly version.
- Good with coffee.
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Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make bajadera (croatian nut nougat chocolates)?
Plan on 30 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 1 hour 20 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 36 pieces.
How should I store bajadera (croatian nut nougat chocolates)?
Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.
Can I make bajadera (croatian nut nougat chocolates) ahead?
Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.
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Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 36 servings this recipe makes.
71
Calories / serving
3.1g
Fat
10.1g
Carbs
1.1g
Protein
8.5g
Sugar
Whole recipe (36 servings): ~2556 cal · 112g fat · 364g carbs · 40g protein · 306g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
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