Rum and Chocolate Dacquoise Recipe

Name: Rum and Chocolate Dacquoise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: Scant 1/2 cup granulated sugar; Scant 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar; 3 large egg whites; 4 oz (115g) semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1 cup mascarpone cheese; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 2/3 cup heavy cream; 3/4 cup toasted, skinned, and chopped hazelnuts; 1/2 cup drained canned pitted black cherries; 3 tbsp dark rum; Confectioner's sugar, to garnish

Servings: persons

Scant 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Scant 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
3 large egg whites
4 oz (115g) semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup mascarpone cheese
2 tbsp granulated sugar
2/3 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup toasted, skinned, and chopped hazelnuts
1/2 cup drained canned pitted black cherries
3 tbsp dark rum
Confectioner's sugar, to garnish

1
Preheat the oven to 250F (130C).
2
Draw three 7in (18cm) diameter circles on 2 pieces of parchment paper.
3
Turn the papers upside down onto 2 baking sheets.
4
To make the meringue, mix the granulated and brown sugars together.
5
Beat the egg whites in a bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
6
Gradually beat in the sugars until the meringue is stiff and shiny.
7
Using a metal icing spatula, spread the meringue evenly within the circles.
8
Bake about 1 1/2 hours, or until crisp and dry.
9
Cool completely.
10
To make the filling, melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water.
11
Beat the mascarpone and sugar together, then mix in the chocolate.
12
Whip the cream just until it holds its shape and fold into the mascarpone mixture.
13
Fold in the hazelnuts, cherries, and rum.
14
Place a meringue round on a serving platter and spread with half of the filling.
15
Repeat with another meringue and the filling, then the final meringue.
16
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
17
Sift confectioner's sugar over the dacquoise and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Scant 1/2 cup granulated sugar, Scant 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar, 3 large egg whites, 4 oz (115g) semisweet chocolate, chopped, and more.

Yes, Rum and Chocolate Dacquoise falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Rum and Chocolate Dacquoise

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