Strawberries and Cream in Almond Dacquoise

"No dessert can be sweeter and more romantic than this..."








3/4    Cup      Egg whites
                      (from about 6-7 eggs)
2       Cups    Granulated Sugar
1/4     Tsp.      Cream of Tartar


1. Combine egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar in the bowl of a mixer. Mix on high speed until stuff  but not dry.
2. Transfer to a piping bag and pipe a 4-inch disk of meringue onto a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. Bake in a 250 to 300F oven for 1-1/2hrs.


For the Filling:


1/2    Cup   Whipping Cream, chilled
1/2-1 tbsp   Granulated sugar
1/8    tsp     Vanilla
1/4    tsp     Armagnac


1. Whip cream together with sugar, vanilla and liqueur until soft peaks form.
2. Fold in strawberries and fill meringue disks with them. Drench top with roasted almonds.

Posted in: Dessert