Gelato al torrone

Gelato al torrone is an ice cream flavor made with nougat. Italian nougat is known as torrone, and it is traditionally made with whipped egg whites, sugar or honey, and toasted almonds, though it can also be studded with other nuts, such as walnuts, peanuts, hazelnuts, or pistachios.

There are several variations of this gelato flavor. The base is always neutral, typically based on milk, cream, and sugar or whipped egg whites and honey. The flavoring comes from chopped-up nougat (which can be homemade or store-bought) or chopped caramelized almonds.