Hazelnut Croquant

Hazelnut croquant is roasted Giresun hazelnuts folded into caramelised sugar and left to set hard. Glassy, brittle caramel outside; a full hazelnut inside. It is one of the oldest sweets on a Black Sea table — served as it comes, or crushed over dessert.

How to Choose

• 100 g — for a first taste, or for occasional dessert work.
• 200 g — for regular serving and for use as a kitchen ingredient.
• Crushed in a mortar it makes an excellent topping for ice cream, cakes and milk puddings.
• Moisture softens caramel, so croquant should never go in the fridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is croquant?
A traditional confection made by caramelising sugar, folding in nuts and letting it cool until brittle. Hazelnut croquant is the Black Sea version, made with hazelnuts.

How should croquant be stored?
In a tightly closed jar somewhere cool and dry. Condensation forms on croquant taken out of a fridge, and the caramel loses its snap.