Chocolate Hazelnut Dacquoise

Chocolate Hazelnut Dacquoise

A Dacquoise is a dessert cake made with layers of nut meringue and buttercream. This dacquoise recipe is a variation of the traditional creamy and nutty goodness. The Chocolate Hazelnut Dacquoise is made with layers of hazelnut meringue and a rich layer of chocolate hazelnut spread topped with a dollop of cream and fresh berries. Delight in this sinful yet oh so worthy dessert.

How to make a Chocolate Hazelnut Dacquoise ?

INGREDIENTS (6 servings)

Meringue:

• 4 egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup finely crushed/chopped hazelnuts (place nuts in a food processor )

Filling:

• 110 grams Nutella spread (chocolate hazelnut spread)

Garnish or Topping: (optional)

• 10 pcs. fresh strawberries
• Whipped Cream

PROCEDURE:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (160 C). Prepare parchment paper by drawing 2 6-inch circles. Line the baking sheets with the prepared parchment paper.
2. Dacquoise. Beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and sugar in partitions until stiff peaks. Fold in finely crushed hazelnuts. Place the mixture in a pastry bag and pipe trough the circles you have drawn in the parchment paper. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until top is slightly golden brown.  If you want a chewy dacquoise leave it in the oven for at least 30 minutes. If you want it crunchy leave it in the oven for an hour. Remember to close heat source and do not open the oven door. Place in a rack and let it cool at room temperature.
3. To Assemble. On one layer of dacquoise, generously spread Nutella and top with another layer of dacquoise. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and decorate with strawberries. Delish^_^