Crema Catalana nougat by Quaranta is a traditional Italian confection with Spanish custard dessert flavor. Made from citrus peel and cinnamon, Crema Catalana carries refreshing sweetness and delicious zing to it. This gluten-free torrone is elevated by almonds and hazelnuts for a crunchier bite.
Torrone is a type of Italian confection, resembling nougat. According to medieval recipes, it’s made from honey, sugar, and egg whites. There are a lot of theories about the origin - some say it’s a European take on traditional Arabic turun, a similar sweet. However, according to the most famous story, torrone was invented for a wedding in 1441. It is believed to be shaped after the Torrazzo tower, hence the name. You can explore all the tempting flavors of Italian soft torrone in our carefully curated collection - from cocoa to exotic fruits; with us, you can find everything to delight your taste buds!
The history of Quaranta began in 1924 in Caravaggio, when Antonio Quaranta and his wife Alzira dedicated their lives to creating the most luscious nougat and other sweets typical of the Cremonese and Bergamasca confectionery tradition, including cotton candy, traditional torrone, crunchy nougat with carob honey. Once you peruse Quaranta’s assortment and give almost a century-old tradition a taste, scroll through our Italian grocery store online to explore more of Italy!
Crema Catalana torrone by Quaranta is a delicious way to take your Christmas desserts assortment to the next level! You can pair this delight with your favorite robust coffee blend or black tea, however, dipping torrone slices in rich hot chocolate is a flavor combination you must try.
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Ingredient: Sugar, Nut Brittle Crumbs (Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Almonds, Hazelnuts), Catalan Creme Preparation (Sugar, Sunflower Oil, Skim Milk Powder, Milk Whey Powder, Lactose, Egg Yolk, Cocoa Butter, Natural Flavors, Sunflower Lecithin), Milk Creme (Sugar, Vegetable Fats (Coconut, Cocoa Butter), Lactose, Skim Milk Powder, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavors), Glucose Syrup, Honey, Almonds, Hazelnuts, Corn Starch, Egg White, Wafer (Potato Starch, Water), Colored with Vegetable Juice, Natural Flavors. Gluten Free. Contains Almond, Hazelnuts, Egg, Soy and Milk. May Contains Pistachios, Walnuts, Peanuts.
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Product Weight: 3.5 oz (100 g)
- Product of Italy
