Other Uses of Nougatine

Unlike some decorative materials, such as pastillage, nougatine is a tasty confection. Thin nougatine sheets can be cut into fancy shapes and used to decorate cakes and other desserts.

Hard nougatine can be crushed and used like chopped nuts for masking the sides of cakes. Finely ground and sifted, or ground to a paste, it makes an excellent flavoring for creams and icings. This product is similar to praline paste, except that praline generally contains hazelnuts.