Quaker nougat: sweet toe with oatmeal and super easy chocolate 

Hello friends of Paulina Cocina! Today we're going to see how to make a treat that takes many of us back to our childhood. We're talking about Quaker nougat , also known as oat nougat or Turkish nougat .

This is a foolproof, easy, and economical treat that doesn't require an oven and doesn't have any unusual ingredients or require too much skill in the kitchen.

Oatmeal nougat has a history, tricks, and that dessert magic that takes us straight back to grandma's kitchen . And this post has everything you need to know to prepare it properly, from tips, secrets, and a step-by-step guide to achieving glory. Come on!

About Quaker Nougat

Quaker nougat , also known as oatmeal nougat , is a quick dessert made with ingredients anyone can find at home: oats, cocoa, sugar, butter, dulce de leche, and water crackers . The result is a homemade treat with crunchy layers and a sweet, creamy filling that melts in your mouth.

The best thing about this dessert is that it doesn't require baking . It's ready in less than half an hour, and all you have to do is wait a little while for it to set in the refrigerator and for the chocolate coating to cool.

History of Quaker Nougat: Grandma's Recipe

The exact origin of Quaker nougat is not entirely clear, but it's a classic among popular Argentine recipes . It's said to have originated in homes as a quick version of the traditional Turkish nougat , which is much more elaborate and includes nuts, meringue , and honey.

What is known is that Quaker nougat became popular between the 1980s and 1990s , when Quaker oats were the star ingredient in many homes. It was sold as a healthy cereal, but someone discovered that with a little butter, cocoa, and dulce de leche , it could be transformed into a spectacular dessert. And by word of mouth, it became a classic.

Features we love about oatmeal nougat

1. Balanced flavor: The combination of oats, cocoa, butter, and dulce de leche gives Quaker nougat a sweet touch without being cloying.
2. Perfect texture: The oatmeal and water biscuit nougat is crunchy thanks to the biscuits, but soft thanks to the mixture of oats, sweets, and cocoa.
3. Easy and quick: It takes just a few minutes and doesn't require an oven.
4. Economical: All ingredients are affordable and go a long way.
5. Versatile: Quaker nougat can be personalized with nuts , grated coconut or even Nutella .
6. Suitable for any occasion: This easy and economical oatmeal nougat can be enjoyed as part of a snack, a family dessert , or a birthday party.
7. Long-lasting: Quaker nougat will last for several days in the refrigerator (if it doesn't disappear before then).

What's special about Quaker nougat?

Quaker nougat is special because, in addition to being delicious, it's a recipe with a long history in many families. Everyone has a childhood memory linked to this dessert, especially those who grew up in the 1980s and 1990s.

But Quaker nougat with cocoa is also a dessert that never fails . Ideal for preparing with the little ones , for improvising something sweet without much planning, or simply for treating yourself with what's in the pantry. Its texture, flavor, and ease of use make it unbeatable.

8 Tips and Secrets for Making the Best Quaker Nougat

1. Use instant oatmeal: It hydrates better and gives a more uniform texture to the Quaker nougat.
2. Don't overdo it with the cocoa: Two tablespoons are enough for a balanced flavor. It's always better to use unsweetened cocoa .
3. Remove the butter from the refrigerator: The butter must be at room temperature so that it can be integrated smoothly into the Quaker nougat mixture.
4. Always with dulce de leche: It helps to give moisture to the Quaker nougat, but without losing its shape.
5. Use water crackers: You can break them into small pieces to give the nougat texture and prevent it from becoming too compact.
6. Use a pan lined with film: This makes it easy to unmold without it sticking.
7. Let it cool well before cutting : So that the chocolate coating cools and the layers are neat.
8. Choosing the presentation: You can make individual nougats or prepare the Quaker nougat in a large dish and cut into portions.

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Quaker nougat recipe 

Yields: 4 to 6 servings

Preparation time: 1 hour and 20 minutes (Plus 3 or 4 hours of refrigeration)

Ingredients for the oatmeal nougat recipe

• 6 tablespoons of instant rolled oats (oat flakes)
• 2 tablespoons of bitter cocoa powder 
• 3 tablespoons of pastry dulce de leche
• 50 g of butter at room temperature
• 1 pack of water cookie 
• Chocolate coating

How to make Quaker nougat step by step

1. In a bowl, mix the oats, cocoa powder, dulce de leche, and butter . Mix well with your hand until you have a very thick paste.
2. Arrange the water crackers at the base of the dish or mold , then spread the oatmeal paste over the top and top with another layer of crackers. Ideally, there should be two or three layers, with the last layer being crackers . Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the paste to harden.
3. Melt the chocolate coating in a double boiler or in the microwave (in 30-second intervals), taking care not to burn the chocolate.
4. Unmold onto a board or rack and coat the Quaker nougat with the chocolate coating, spreading the edges so that everything is covered.
5. Place in the refrigerator for 3 or 4 hours to cool completely and the Quaker nougat is ready to eat!

What's so good about this Quaker nougat?

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Quaker nougat is delicious . Delicious. Delicious.

Quaker nougat is much healthier than other candy: even though it has the sugar found in dulce de leche, it has oats, good cocoa, and no colorings, preservatives, or anything else that industrial candy would have. Plus, you don't pay for the plastic wrap or generate waste. PAULINA, KEEP OUT OF IT.

Quaker nougat is very affordable . Much cheaper than an alfajor.

Quaker nougat keeps very well when refrigerated , it even gets better.

Quaker nougat is really easy to prepare and an ideal recipe to make with children.

When you finish the Quaker nougat you start to cry.

– This is not an advantage, Paulina.

They are tears of happiness, Quaker nougat MOVES.

I don't know what's so appealing about these healthy treats that I like so much. It's not because they're healthy, eh?

I think I find something magical in combining some ingredients that seem bland to me at first glance and turning them into something I can't stop eating.

Of course, this is only possible thanks to the dynamic duo of chocolate and dulce de leche.

Well, here's this seventies cousin of the chocotorta, a healthy, delicious, and very, very easy-to-make treat.

And if you want to see another easy recipe, I recommend these crunchy chocolate bonbons .