Keto Holiday Almond Nougat (Low-Carb Soft Chew)
A soft, chewy, sugar-free almond nougat made with allulose, butter, cream, and toasted almonds. Perfect for keto holiday candy and festive gifting.
Ingredients
For the Nougat
- 1 cup allulose
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered keto sweetener
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Almonds
- 1 cup whole almonds (toasted)
Instructions
- Line a small loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until fragrant. Set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine allulose, butter, and heavy cream. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Add powdered sweetener and salt. Cook, stirring often, until the mixture reaches a light simmer.
- Reduce heat slightly and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened and slightly golden.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and almond extract.
- Fold in toasted almonds.
- Pour mixture into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for 2–3 hours until fully set.
- Slice into squares or bars and store chilled.