A delicate and indulgent dessert, the Chocolate and Raspberry Merveilleux combines the crunch of meringue, the creaminess of whipped cream, and the sweetness of raspberry jam. Each bite is a heavenly blend of textures and flavors, perfect for special occasions or simply treating yourself.
📝 Ingredients:
(Serves 8)
- 🥚 100 g egg whites (about 3 large eggs)
- 🍬 100 g granulated sugar
- 🍬 100 g powdered sugar
- 🍫 130 g dark chocolate shavings
- 🍫 130 g white chocolate shavings
- 🌰 130 g pralinettes (or finely chopped praline nuts)
- 🍇 12 teaspoons raspberry jam
- 🥛 40 cl heavy cream, very cold
📋 Directions:
- 🥚 Prepare the Meringues:
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the egg whites with an electric mixer on medium speed.
- Once the egg whites begin to form soft peaks, gradually increase the speed and add the granulated sugar, followed by the sifted powdered sugar, a little at a time, while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- 🥄 Shape and Bake:
- Transfer the whipped egg whites into a piping bag.
- Pipe 24 meringues, about 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter, onto a perforated baking sheet lined with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 195°F (90°C) for 1 hour and 30 minutes, occasionally opening the oven door to release moisture. Let the meringues cool completely at room temperature.
- 🥛 Whip the Cream:
- In a chilled bowl, whip the very cold heavy cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, creating a smooth Chantilly cream.
- 🍇 Assemble the Merveilleux:
- Spread raspberry jam on the flat side of a meringue and sandwich it with another meringue. Repeat for all pairs.
- 🌰 Prepare the Coatings:
- Crush the pralinettes or praline nuts into fine pieces.
- 🍫 Decorate:
- Coat each meringue sandwich generously with Chantilly cream.
- Roll 8 sandwiches in dark chocolate shavings, 8 in white chocolate shavings, and 8 in crushed pralinettes.
- ✨ Serve:
- Arrange the Merveilleux on a serving platter and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy this elegant dessert!
📊 Nutritional Information:
- ⏰ Prep Time: 30 minutes
- 🔥 Cooking Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 2 hours
- 🍽️ Servings: 8
- 🔥 Calories: High
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