Rich Egg Yolk, Almonds and a Delicately Caramelised Sugar Topping
Toasted Egg Yolk Turrón 200g by La Colmena is a traditional Spanish Christmas confection from Jijona, combining selected almonds, sweetened egg yolk and a thin, crunchy layer of caramelised sugar. Its main appeal lies in the contrast between the soft, creamy centre and the toasted sugar topping, reminiscent of the caramelised finish of a traditional crème brûlée.
Individually finished by hand, this turrón follows a traditional La Colmena recipe that includes a small amount of milk to achieve an exceptionally smooth texture. It offers an appealing alternative to classic Jijona and Alicante almond turrón, particularly for those who enjoy rich, egg-based desserts.
A Delicately Caramelised Sugar Topping
The most distinctive feature of La Colmena Toasted Egg Yolk Turrón is its caramelised surface. Each bar is finished with a layer of toasted sugar, creating a delicate crunch over the soft almond and egg yolk mixture.
This combination brings two contrasting textures together in every bite. The caramelised sugar adds a lightly toasted sweetness, while the centre retains the smooth consistency of sweetened egg yolk and the characteristic flavour of almonds.
Almonds and Sweetened Egg Yolk in a Traditional Recipe
The recipe combines almonds, egg yolk, sugar and a small amount of milk. The addition of milk helps achieve a particularly tender consistency, one of the distinguishing features of La Colmena's version.
Unlike traditional soft Jijona turrón, where toasted almonds and honey take centre stage, this variety has more in common with classic Spanish patisserie. The sweetened egg yolk provides a creamy texture, while the caramelised sugar gives the bar its characteristic finish.
A 200g Bar Perfect for Christmas Sharing
The 200g format is ideal for putting together a selection of Christmas sweets and serving several traditional Spanish specialities during a festive gathering.
It also makes an excellent addition to Christmas hampers, gourmet gift boxes and corporate Christmas gifts. Its soft centre and caramelised topping offer something different from traditional hard almond, soft almond or chocolate turrón.
At Licorea, we particularly recommend this variety to anyone who enjoys traditional egg-based desserts and is looking for a Spanish Christmas confection with contrasting textures.
How to Enjoy and Store Toasted Egg Yolk Turrón
We recommend serving it at a cool room temperature, cut into small portions to appreciate both the delicate caramelised sugar topping and the creamy centre.
It pairs particularly well with coffee, tea and sweet Muscat wines. It also makes an excellent addition to an after-dinner selection of traditional Christmas treats, such as polvorones and almond turrón.
For best results, store it in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture and sources of heat.
Ingredients and Allergens
Toasted Egg Yolk Turrón 200g is made with sugar, almonds, egg yolk, water, milk powder, vanilla flavouring and a preservative.
Contains almonds, egg and milk. May contain traces of other tree nuts, sesame, soya and peanuts. Anyone with food allergies or intolerances should always check the information on the packaging before consumption.
