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Divine Almond Dacquoise Cream Clouds

Divine Almond Dacquoise Cream Clouds for Effortless Elegance

Discover the Divine Almond Dacquoise Cream Clouds, a gluten-free treat with layers of almond meringue and creamy filling that impresses anytime.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meringue
  • 4 large Egg Whites room temperature
  • 200 g Granulated Sugar stabilizes meringue
  • 200 g Powdered Sugar for airy texture
  • 150 g Finely Ground Almonds for flavor
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch provides structure
  • 1 pinch Salt enhances flavor
For the Almond Cream Filling
  • 500 ml Heavy Cream chilled
  • 50 g Powdered Sugar (for cream) sweetens filling
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract enhances flavor
  • 50 g Toasted Sliced Almonds for crunch
Optional Garnishes
  • to taste Extra Powdered Sugar for decoration
  • to taste Sliced Almonds for garnish

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Piping Bag
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
  2. In a clean mixing bowl, whip the egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form.
  3. Gradually add granulated sugar and continue to whisk until stiff peaks form.
  4. Sift the powdered sugar, finely ground almonds, and cornstarch, then gently fold into the meringue.
  5. Pipe disks of meringue on the lined trays, aiming for even shapes about 8–10 cm in diameter.
  6. Bake for 40–45 minutes until crisp and lightly golden, then cool in the oven with the door ajar.
  7. Whip the chilled heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form; fold in toasted almonds.
  8. Assemble by spreading or piping almond cream onto half the meringue disks, topping with the remaining disks.
  9. Dust with powdered sugar and optionally sprinkle sliced almonds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Divine Almond Dacquoise Cream Clouds are gluten-free and can be customized with different flavors and toppings.

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