Dacquoise

Dacquoise is a light and airy French dessert made with layers of nut meringue, complemented by a rich filling. This elegant treat offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors, perfect for a special occasion.

Ingredients

• Almond flour - 50g
• Powdered sugar - 50g
• Egg whites - 2 large
• Granulated sugar - 30g
• Heavy cream - 100ml
• Dark chocolate (70% cocoa) - 30g
• Vanilla extract - 1 tsp
• Fresh berries (for garnish) - 50g

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 150°C (300°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix almond flour and powdered sugar together until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, then gradually add granulated sugar and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
4. Gently fold the almond flour mixture into the whipped egg whites until fully incorporated.
5. Transfer the meringue mixture into a piping bag and pipe two 10cm circles on the prepared baking sheets.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the meringue is crisp and easily lifts off the parchment paper. Let cool completely.
7. While the meringues cool, melt the dark chocolate in a microwave or double boiler. Allow it to cool slightly.
8. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
9. Gently fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream until evenly combined.
10. Once the meringues are cool, place one meringue on a serving plate, spread half of the chocolate cream mixture on top, and then place the second meringue on top.
11. Spread the remaining chocolate cream on top of the second meringue and garnish with fresh berries.
12. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Dacquoise!

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 25 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 15 g
• Sodium: 30 mg
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 13 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Contains healthy fats from almonds that may support heart health.
• Rich in antioxidants from dark chocolate and berries, promoting overall wellness.

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