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Almond Dacquoise Cream Clouds

Almond Dacquoise Cream Clouds: Your Dreamy Gluten-Free Delight

Indulge in Almond Dacquoise Cream Clouds, a heavenly gluten-free dessert with crispy almond meringue and silky cream.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meringue
  • 4 large Egg Whites Ensure they’re at room temperature.
  • 200 grams Granulated Sugar Necessary for stability in meringue.
  • 100 grams Powdered Sugar Crucial for a light texture.
  • 200 grams Finely Ground Almonds Can swap with hazelnut flour.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Aids in retaining air.
  • 1 pinch Salt Balancing sweetness.
For the Cream Filling
  • 300 milliliters Heavy Cream For a dairy-free option, use coconut cream.
  • 50 grams Powdered Sugar (for cream) Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
  • 50 grams Toasted Sliced Almonds Can mix with hazelnuts or walnuts.

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Piping Bag
  • Baking trays
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
  2. Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add granulated sugar until the meringue is stiff and glossy.
  3. Sift powdered sugar, finely ground almonds, and cornstarch together and fold into the meringue.
  4. Transfer the meringue to a piping bag and pipe 8–10 cm rounds on the prepared trays.
  5. Bake for 40-45 minutes until crisp. Let cool in the oven for 30 minutes.
  6. While cooling, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  7. Gently fold in toasted sliced almonds into the whipped cream.
  8. Spread or pipe the cream onto half of the meringue rounds and sandwich with the other halves.
  9. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with extra sliced almonds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store assembled Almond Dacquoise Cream Clouds in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze unfilled meringue layers for up to 1 month.

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