This year, more than ever, Christmas invites us to create special moments and share the joy with our loved ones from the comfort of our home. What better way to do it than preparing delicious typical Christmas sweets in your own kitchen? At NCalma Homes, we invite you to immerse yourself in the festive spirit and delight your family and friends with homemade sweets that will fill your home with the aroma and flavour of Christmas. Discover our favourite recipes and let the magic of Christmas invade your kitchen!
Almond Nougat:
Ingredients:
- 250g toasted almonds
- 200g of honey
- 200g sugar
- 2 egg whites
- Pinch of salt
Preparation:
- Grind the toasted almonds in a food processor to a coarse texture.
- In a saucepan, heat the honey and sugar over medium heat until completely dissolved.
- Add the ground almonds to the honey-sugar mixture and cook over low heat for a few minutes, stirring constantly.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff with a pinch of salt and add them to the almond-honey mixture, stirring gently.
- Pour the mixture into a baking tin lined with baking paper and leave to set for several hours or until firm.
- Unmould the nougat and cut into individual portions before serving – enjoy this Christmas classic with your loved ones!
Roscón de Reyes:
Ingredients:
- 500g of strong flour
- 100g sugar
- 100ml warm milk
- 50g melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 25g fresh yeast
- Orange and lemon zest
- Candied fruit for decoration
Preparation:
- Mix the fresh yeast with the warm milk and a teaspoon of sugar, and leave to stand for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, orange and lemon zest and eggs.
- Add the yeast-milk mixture and the melted butter and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Form the dough into a ball and let it rest in a warm, draught-free place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Divide the dough into two equal parts and form two donuts, making a hole in the centre of each.
- Place the donuts on a baking tray lined with baking paper, and leave to rest for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Bake the roscones for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked inside.
- Decorate the roscones with candied fruit and icing sugar before serving – enjoy this Christmas treat with a nice hot chocolate!
Polvorones:
Ingredients:
- 250g flour
- 125g of lard
- 75g icing sugar
- 50g ground almonds
- A pinch of cinnamon
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, ground almonds, icing sugar and cinnamon.
- Add the lard and mix with your hands until you obtain a homogeneous dough.
- Form the dough into small balls and place them on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
- Bake the polvorones for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges.
- Let the polvorones cool before sprinkling them with icing sugar. Enjoy these traditional sweets with a hot cup of tea!
In short, Christmas is the perfect time to enjoy special moments with your family and indulge in the traditional flavours of the season. With these recipes for typical Christmas sweets from NCalma Homes, you can create unforgettable memories and sweeten your celebrations with the homemade flavour and warmth of Christmas. Have a festive season full of sweetness!