Description
Indulge in the light and airy delight of Almond Dacquoise Cream Clouds, a dessert that melts in your mouth with every bite. This heavenly creation combines the nutty flavor of almonds with a smooth, luscious cream, making it the perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Almond Dacquoise Layers
- Almond Flour: 1 cup
- Egg Whites: 4 large
- Granulated Sugar: 1 cup
Cream Filling
- Butter: 1/2 cup (softened)
- Confectioners’ Sugar: 1 cup
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. This ensures a non-stick surface for your Dacquoise layers.
- Whip the Egg Whites: In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar while continuing to whip until the mixture is glossy and forms stiff peaks.
- Fold in the Almond Flour: Gently fold in the almond flour, being careful not to deflate the egg whites. This will maintain the airy texture of the clouds.
- Pipe the Mixture: Transfer the mixture to a piping bag and pipe out rounds onto the lined baking sheets. Try to keep them uniform in size for even baking.
- Bake the Layers: Bake the Dacquoise layers in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until they are lightly golden and firm to the touch.
- Prepare the Cream Filling: While the layers cool, whip the butter with confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. This will be the luscious cream filling.
- Assemble the Clouds: Once the Dacquoise layers have cooled completely, spread a generous amount of cream filling on one layer and stack another on top. Repeat until you have your desired height.
Notes
- Ensure your egg whites are at room temperature for better volume when whipped.
- Sift the almond flour to avoid clumps and ensure a smooth batter.
- Take your time when folding in the almond flour; you want to keep the mixture light and airy.
- Allow the Dacquoise layers to cool completely before assembling to prevent melting the filling.
- Don’t hesitate to try different flavorings in the cream for a unique twist each time.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cloud
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg