Turrón
A Spanish nougat made from honey, sugar, egg whites and toasted almonds, eaten especially at Christmas.
- Chocolate, sugar and confectionery
- Spain
Also called: torrone, torró
There are two classic types. Turrón de Alicante is hard and crunchy, with whole toasted almonds set in a honey and egg white nougat, often between thin wafers. Turrón de Jijona is soft and smooth, made by grinding the almonds and honey into a dense paste. Both come from the region of Valencia.
Today, many flavors are sold, including chocolate, coconut and egg yolk. Similar nougats are made in Italy, called torrone, and across the Mediterranean. Turrón is served in thin slices with coffee or sweet wine.
Make it at VanillaGoods
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RecipeTurrón de Jijona (Soft Almond Honey Nougat)25 hr 5 min · Makes 20 pieces -
RecipeTorrone (Italian Honey Almond Nougat)5 hr 5 min · Makes 36 pieces -
RecipeTurrón de Alicante (Spanish Hard Almond Nougat)12 hr 50 min · Makes 16 pieces
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Written by VanillaGoods in our own words from these sources. Last reviewed October 15, 2026.
- Jijona PGI, ICEX Spain Trade and Investment (Foods and Wines from Spain)