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Halvita (Romanian Nougat)

Name: Halvita (Romanian Nougat)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 5 h 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 350 g sugar; 100 ml water; 2 tbsp honey (optional); 2 egg whites; a pinch of salt; 150 g roasted and chopped walnuts/peanuts/almonds; 1 tsp vanilla essence

Halvita is a traditional Romanian dessert of Oriental origin, made from whipped egg whites with honey or sugar, nuts or peanuts, and sometimes candied fruits, with a fluffy, chewy texture.

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Servings

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Prep

30 min

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Cook

15 min

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Total

45 min (plus 4-5 hours cooling)

🥘Ingredients

servings

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🌱Vegan🥗Vegetarian✝️Orthodox fasting🐟Pescatarian🌾Gluten-free🥛Dairy-free🥦Clean eating

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Yield

20-25 cubes (approx. 600 g)

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Keeps for 7-10 days refrigerated, wrapped in parchment paper in a sealed container.

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Freezer

Freezing not recommended as texture becomes sticky when thawed.

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 60 g)

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Calories

150 kcal

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Protein

8 g

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Fat

10 g

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Carbohydrates

6 g

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Fiber

1 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂black coffee or espresso

🥂mint tea

🥂cold water or lemonade

🥂fresh fruits (oranges, grapes)

💡Variations

with roasted peanuts for crunchy texture

with melted chocolate on top for a modern version

with candied fruits (apricots, cherries) for color and flavor