Description
Almond Dacquoise Cream Clouds are heavenly sandwich-style desserts made with layers of almond dacquoise filled with whipped cream, dusted with powdered sugar, and garnished with toasted almonds. These light and crisp treats are perfect for any special occasion or as a delightful sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
For the almond dacquoise:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 6 large egg whites, at room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
For garnish:
- toasted sliced almonds
- powdered sugar for dusting
- optional fresh berries
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare almond dacquoise: Sift together almond flour and powdered sugar in a bowl. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add granulated sugar, beat until stiff glossy peaks form. Beat in vanilla. Gently fold in almond flour mixture. Spoon or pipe rounds onto sheets. Bake until golden.
- Whip cream filling: Whip chilled heavy cream with powdered sugar and almond extract until soft peaks form.
- Assemble: Sandwich two dacquoise rounds with whipped cream. Dust with powdered sugar, sprinkle with almonds, and add berries if desired.
Notes
- Dacquoise layers can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container.
- Assemble just before serving for maximum crispness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dacquoise sandwich
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
