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Almond Dacquoise Cream Clouds

Almond Dacquoise Cream Clouds: Light, Luscious French Delights

Almond Dacquoise Cream Clouds are delightful almond meringue pastries that will impress any dessert lover.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 pastries
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meringue
  • 4 large Egg Whites Ensure bowl and whisk are clean
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens and stabilizes meringue
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Provides unique flavor and texture
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Achieves smooth meringue texture
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Whip lightly for filling
For Garnish
  • 1/2 cup Sliced Almonds Decorative touch
  • 1 tablespoon Powdered Sugar For dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Piping bag
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whip egg whites until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Gradually add granulated sugar and whisk until glossy and firm peaks form, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Sift almond flour and powdered sugar over egg white mixture, folding gently to combine.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag and pipe 2-inch rounds on the prepared baking sheets.
  6. Bake for approximately 25 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
  7. Cool in the oven for about 30 minutes with the door cracked.
  8. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
  9. Pair up cooled meringue rounds and sandwiched whipped cream between them.
  10. Garnish with sliced almonds or dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pastryCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure all equipment is clean and dry. Experiment with flavors by adding extracts or citrus zest.

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