Almond Dacquoise Cream Clouds: Luxurious French Delights
Almond Dacquoise Cream Clouds are elegant gluten-free cookies that offer a delightful melt-in-your-mouth experience, perfect for celebrations and flavor variations.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- electric mixer
- Piping bag
- Baking trays
- Parchment Paper
- Fine-mesh sieve
Ingredients
For the Meringue
- 4 large Egg Whites Ensure they are at room temperature
- 200 grams Granulated Sugar Helps stabilize the meringue
- 100 grams Powdered Sugar Adds sweetness and fine texture
- 200 grams Finely Ground Almonds Opt for almond flour for best results
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Stabilizes the meringue
- 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavors
For the Cream Filling
- 500 ml Heavy Cream Use chilled cream
- 50 grams Powdered Sugar For sweetening the cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
- 50 grams Toasted Sliced Almonds Adds crunch
Optional Finishing Touches
- 20 grams Extra Powdered Sugar For dusting
- 50 grams Sliced Almonds For garnish
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whip egg whites and a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Sift in powdered sugar, finely ground almonds, and cornstarch into the whipped egg whites, and gently fold to combine.
- Transfer the meringue mixture to a piping bag and pipe discs onto the prepared trays, spacing them at least 3 cm apart.
- Bake the meringue discs for 40-45 minutes until firm and slightly crisp on the outside. Cool with the oven door ajar.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form, then gently fold in toasted sliced almonds.
- Spread or pipe cream filling onto half of the meringue discs and top with remaining discs to create sandwiches.
- Dust finished cookies with powdered sugar and scatter sliced almonds before serving.
Notes
These cookies are best enjoyed fresh. Assemble shortly before serving to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg
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