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DACQUOISE



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I cant pronounce it right but it sure is delicious! These were the words from the original Chef. I have just adopted this recipe (3rd August 2005) and have endeavoured to adjust the steps of making so that anyone can make this great Dessert. The way the original instructions were posted you can understand why the first reviewer of this recipe said what they did. I hope I have corrected this and now this lovely dessert can be made by anyone. :) You can also use ground hazelnuts in place of the almonds for a change.

Provided by Jen T

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 cup ground almonds
6 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon instant coffee crystals (granules)
1/4 cup cocoa
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine
1 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • This is how the original was posted!
  • Cream all ingredients together for meringue shell and fill with filling.
  • Bake at 400 for 10 min until set.
  • Serve cooled.
  • THIS is how I believe it should read:.
  • Preheat oven to 375'F.
  • Prepare 3 9" circles of baking paper on baking trays.
  • Mix together the ground almonds & cornstarch.
  • Beat egg whites and cream of tartar to soft peak stage with an electric mixer.
  • Very slowly add the sugar while continuing to beat until stiff.
  • Fold in the cornstarch & almond mix.
  • Spread evenly on the three circles and bake for 20mins until golden brown.
  • Cool and when ready to assemble remove from paper.
  • For Filling:.
  • Stir together the egg yolks, vanilla and coffee and let stand for 5mins.
  • Add the cocoa and sugar and beat for about 4mins until fluffy.
  • Beat in the butter 1Tbsp at a time until all added and beat until fluffy.
  • Chill for about 30mins.
  • Whip cream, sugar & vanilla together for topping and covering sides.
  • To assemble:.
  • Place a circle of meringue on a flat plate.
  • Spread over half of the butter cream.
  • Place second circle on top and spread over remaining butter cream.
  • Place third circle on top and spread top and sides of the Dacquoise with the whipped cream, reserving some for piping rosettes around the top edge.
  • You can also place an almond or a chocolate leaf on each rosette if liked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.6, Fat 36, SaturatedFat 19.2, Cholesterol 211, Sodium 210.7, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 38.7, Protein 7.8

CHOCOLATE-COFFEE DACQUOISE



Chocolate-Coffee Dacquoise image

Meringue cake. Nut-filled meringue with coffee buttercream and chocolate ganache.

Provided by christinewtng

Categories     Chocolate Cake

Time 8h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 19

⅔ cup ground almonds
⅓ cup ground hazelnuts
1 cup castor sugar or superfine sugar, divided
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
4 large egg whites, at room temperature
1 pinch cream of tartar
4 large egg yolks
½ cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup whole milk
1 ½ tablespoons instant coffee granules
2 tablespoons hot water
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
6 fluid ounces heavy cream
2 teaspoons light corn syrup
20 nuts hazelnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Mark out a 13x10-inch rectangle on parchment paper; place it on a baking sheet.
  • Combine ground almonds, ground hazelnuts, 1/2 cup of caster sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a bowl.
  • Whip egg whites and cream of tartar together in another bowl until foamy, then mix in the remaining 1/2 cup caster sugar until glossy and stiff. Fold in the nut-sugar mixture in two batches. Spread the meringue onto the parchment paper and mist the surface with water.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 90 minutes, then turn off the oven and leave the meringue inside for another 90 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
  • Whisk egg yolks, confectioners' sugar, cornstarch, and salt for buttercream together in a bowl.
  • Heat milk to a simmer. Pour milk into the yolk mixture, whisking until smooth. Return mixture to the heat and continue whisking until thickened and stiff. Transfer custard to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until set, about 2 hours. Before using, bring to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  • Dissolve instant coffee in hot water.
  • Whip butter in a bowl until light. Beat in the custard in 3 batches until just combined. Add coffee mixture and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Place chocolate for ganache in a heat-proof bowl. Heat cream and corn syrup to a simmer in a small saucepan; then pour over the chocolate to soften. Stir until smooth and cool for 5 minutes.
  • Peel off paper from meringue and transfer to a cutting board. Use a serrated knife to trim the edges and cut into 4 equal rectangles. Spread 3 rectangles each with about 1/4 cup ganache. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Spread remaining rectangle with about 1/2 cup buttercream; place on a wire rack. Place one ganache-coated meringue, chocolate-side down on top and press gently. Spread on 1/2 cup buttercream and repeat with the remaining meringue. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining buttercream. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour more.
  • Microwave remaining ganache in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-second intervals, until warm and runny. Pour over cake and garnish with whole hazelnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 98.6 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 100.3 mg, Sugar 22.4 g

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