Turrón, or torrone, is a southwestern European nougat confection, typically made of honey, sugar, and egg white, with toasted almonds or other nuts, and usually shaped into either a rectangular tablet or a round cake. It is frequently consumed as a traditional Christmas dessert in Spain, Portugal, and Italy as well as countries formerly under the Spanish Empire and Portuguese Empire, particularly in Latin America.
Turrón de Jijona
southern European nougat confection
Characteristic of:
Spanish cuisine
Contains, including ancestors:
Almond
Also known as:
Wikidata ID:
Q159304
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