Espresso & Hazelnut Dacquoise Clouds Recipe
Indulge in the exquisite Espresso & Hazelnut Dacquoise Clouds – a delightful treat featuring hazelnut dacquoise shells filled with espresso mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa and chocolate shavings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 12 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Chilling
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Hazelnut Dacquoise Shells:
- 100g egg whites (from ~3 large eggs)
- 100g granulated sugar
- 100g powdered sugar
- 100g toasted hazelnuts, finely ground
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
Espresso Mascarpone Filling:
- 200g mascarpone cheese
- 150ml heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 shot (30ml) strong espresso or 1 tsp espresso powder dissolved in 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
To Finish:
- Unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- Fine dark chocolate shavings or curls
Instructions
- Make the shells: Preheat oven to 120°C (250°F). Line two trays with parchment.
- Whip the meringue: Beat egg whites with salt to soft peaks. Gradually add granulated sugar until stiff and glossy.
- Fold in dry: Sift powdered sugar, cornstarch, and ground hazelnuts. Fold into the meringue gently.
- Pipe & bake: Pipe into small rounds (4–5 cm). Bake 1.5 hours until crisp and dry. Cool completely.
- Make the cream: Whip cream, powdered sugar, espresso, and vanilla until soft peaks. Fold in mascarpone until smooth and thick.
- Assemble: Pipe or spoon cream onto half the meringues, then sandwich with the other halves.
- Finish: Dust with cocoa powder and sprinkle chocolate shavings on top. Chill 30 minutes to set.
Notes
- For best results, ensure egg whites are at room temperature before whipping.
- Handle the dacquoise shells gently to prevent breakage.
- Store assembled dacquoise clouds in the refrigerator but serve slightly chilled for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Espresso, Hazelnut, Dacquoise, Clouds, Dessert, Mascarpone, Cream, Cocoa, Chocolate