Gateau Diane
This delightful meringue dessert is a symphony of textures and flavors, with crispy meringue layers sandwiched between a luscious chocolate cream filling. The sweet and airy meringue pairs perfectly with the rich and creamy chocolate, creating a decadent treat that is sure to impress your guests. With each bite, you'll experience a harmonious balance of sweetness and chocolatey goodness, making this dessert a true crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- Meringue:
- 4 egg whites
- 8 oz caster sugar
- Filling:
- 1 pint double cream
- 8 oz plain chocolate
- 4 fl oz water
Instructions
- Place egg whites in a large bowl and whisk on high speed with an electric whisk until they form soft peaks. Add the sugar, a little at a time, whisking well after each addition, until all the sugar has been added and the mixture is thick and glossy.
- Place three plate-sized rounds of meringue mixture on baking parchment and bake for 2 to 3 hours at 100C until dry (leave in oven overnight if possible). Carefully peel away the baking paper.
- In a pan, slowly melt the chocolate in the water and allow to cool. Whip the cream until thick and carefully fold into the chocolate mixture.
- Just before serving, layer the meringue and chocolate mixture together and chill in fridge. Dust with chocolate powder and grated chocolate curls.
Yield
Serves 8
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