In Israel, confectionery often leans on contrast—soft and crisp, dense and airy, coated and layered. This nougat follows that approach, combining a firm interior with a textured outer layer that holds its shape and breaks cleanly when bitten.
Each piece is built around a nougat center that sets with structure, giving it a dense, slightly elastic bite. Roasted almonds are worked into the base, adding weight and a subtle crunch throughout. The exterior is coated in chocolate, with a light scattering of crushed nuts across the surface that adds a second layer of texture.
The flavor opens with the chocolate coating, then moves into the nut-filled nougat. The almonds remain present across each bite, grounding the sweetness and giving the piece a more defined finish.
Fenster’s produces this confection in Israel, working within a tradition of small-scale sweets that rely on careful preparation and controlled texture. This bar reflects that approach, with each component set into place rather than blended into a single uniform mass.
Serve it alongside coffee, break it into smaller pieces, or keep it on hand as a finished sweet. It holds its structure and texture from the first piece to the last.
From Israel, where confectionery often centers on texture as much as flavor, this nougat sets that balance into a compact, chocolate-coated form.
Ingredients:
Sugar, glucose syrup, cocoa butter, milk powder, roasted almonds, cocoa mass, vegetable oil, egg whites, wafers, emulsifier, flavoring
Nutritional Information (per 100g):
- Energy: 574 kcal
- Fat: 37.6g
- Saturated Fat: 24.6g
- Carbohydrates: 52.9g
- Sugars: 39.0g
- Protein: 6.0g
- Sodium: 11 mg
Specifications:
- Net Weight: 100g (3.5 oz)
- Texture: Nougat center with chocolate coating and nut topping
- Contains: Roasted almonds (~12%)
- Brand: Fenster’s
- Origin: Israel
- Kosher Status: Dairy
- Store in a cool, dry place
Allergen Information:
Contains milk, eggs, and almonds
May contain peanuts
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Crunchy Nougat – Fenster’s (Israel)
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