Kardinalschnitten
Kardinalschnitten is a delightful vegan twist on a classic Greek dessert, featuring layers of light almond meringue and luscious coconut cream, finished with a hint of citrus. This refreshing treat is perfect for a light dessert after a Mediterranean meal.

40 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Greek
250 kcal
Ingredients
- Almond flour - 100 grams
- Aquafaba (chickpea brine) - 100 ml
- Powdered sugar - 80 grams
- Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
- Coconut cream - 150 grams
- Maple syrup - 2 tablespoons
- Lemon zest - 1 teaspoon
- Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
- Fresh berries (for garnish) - 50 grams
Steps
- Preheat your oven to 120°C (250°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk the aquafaba until it forms soft peaks, using an electric mixer.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar while continuing to whisk until stiff peaks form.
- Sift in the almond flour and cornstarch, gently folding them into the aquafaba mixture until well combined.
- Spoon the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, forming two equal-sized circles, approximately 10 cm in diameter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then turn off the oven and let the meringues cool inside for an additional 10 minutes.
- While the meringues cool, prepare the coconut cream by mixing it with maple syrup, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once the meringues are completely cool, carefully remove them from the parchment paper.
- Spread half of the coconut cream on one meringue, place the second meringue on top, and layer the remaining coconut cream on top.
- Garnish with fresh berries and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 4 g
- Carbs: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Total Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Water: 0.1 L
Health Benefits
- Rich in healthy fats from coconut, which can support heart health.
- Contains protein and fiber from almond flour, aiding in satiety and digestion.
Tags
GreekVeganDessert