Frozen White Chocolate and Hazelnut Dacquoise

Dacquoise is a classic French dessert made with layers of nut meringue and cream. It is named after the French town of Dax.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 270 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Frozen White Chocolate and Hazelnut Dacquoise

Cooking Method: Freezing Cuisine: French Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Rest Time 240 min Total Time 4 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2880

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 6 piece Egg whites
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1.5 cup Ground hazelnuts
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 cup White chocolate
• 2 cup Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
3. Gently fold in the ground hazelnuts and powdered sugar until well combined.
4. Transfer the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it evenly into a rectangular shape.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Let it cool completely.
6. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
7. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
8. Fold the melted white chocolate into the whipped cream until well combined.
9. Cut the cooled dacquoise into rectangular pieces.
10. Layer the dacquoise pieces and the white chocolate cream in a loaf pan.
11. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours.
12. Remove from the freezer, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes, and then slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 360kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 26g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.