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Persian nougat glacé

Persian nougat glacé

You’ll need to begin this recipe a day ahead.

Serves 6

Cooking Time Prep time 15 mins



For lining:   rice paper
500 ml (2 cups)   thickened cream, whisked to soft peaks and refrigerated
1 qty   Italian meringue
200 gm   Turkish delight, finely chopped
200 gm   pistachios, coarsely chopped
To serve:   pistachio pashmak, rose syrup and Iranian confetti (see note), optional


1 Line an 8cm x 8cm x 32cm terrine mould with plastic wrap, then line base and sides with rice paper and set aside.
2 Fold cream through Italian meringue with a plastic spatula. Fold through Turkish delight and pistachios, then spoon into prepared mould. Smooth top, cover with rice paper, trim edges flush, then freeze overnight.
3 To serve, turn out nougat glacé from mould, thickly slice with a warmed serrated knife and serve with pistachio pashmak, rose syrup and Iranian confetti.

Note Pistachio pashmak and Iranian confetti are available from Pariya Foods. Rose syrup is available from Simon Johnson and select Middle-Eastern delicatessens.

RECIPE Lisa Featherby PHOTOGRAPHY William Meppem STYLING Lisa Featherby

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