torrone
Honey almond confection
Torrone is an Italian nougat confection made from honey, sugar, egg whites, and toasted nuts—typically almonds or hazelnuts.
The candy has a chewy or crunchy texture depending on preparation and is traditionally eaten at Christmas.
Similar confections appear throughout the Mediterranean under various names: turrón in Spain, torró in Catalonia.
Bees' viscous nectar product
- egg whitesClear ovoid protein
- almondsEdible tree drupes
- chewyResisting easy biting
- softYielding to touch
hard · crunchy · vanilla · pistachio · hazelnut · confectionery · glucose · aerated
Crystalline carbohydrate sweetener
- candySugary edible treats
- treatSomething pleasantly special
- dessertSweet course after dinner
- indulgenceYielding to desire
praline · brittle · marzipan · nougatine · sweetmeat · confectioner · caramelized · wafer
Boot-shaped European nation
honey
Bees' viscous nectar product
- egg whitesClear ovoid protein
- almondsEdible tree drupes
- chewyResisting easy biting
soft · hard · crunchy · vanilla · pistachio · hazelnut · confectionery · glucose · aerated · whipped
sugar
Crystalline carbohydrate sweetener
indulgence · praline · brittle · marzipan · nougatine · sweetmeat · confectioner · caramelized · wafer · coating
Italy
Boot-shaped European nation
- CremonaNorthern Italian violin-making city
- SienaTuscan hill city
- traditionCustom passed through generations
artisanal · festa · dolci · regional · Sardinia · Sicily · nonna
roasted
Cooked uncovered with heat
blanched · Sicilian · crunchy · studded · embedded · nutty · kernel · flavor · aroma · protein
Christmas
Winter nativity celebration
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- feastElaborate ceremonial meal
- familyRelated people together
gifts · gathering · festivity · panettone · tradition · advent · nativity · yuletide · seasonal · winter
torronebrittle
Liable to shatter
peanut brittle · praline · hard candy · toffee · rock candy
torronechocolate
Sweet from cacao seeds
chocolate truffle · fudge · ganache · brownie · chocolate bar