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Raspberry-Lavender Cloud Dacquoise

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A delightful dessert featuring delicate meringue layers made with almond flour, hints of lavender, and tart raspberries, perfect for special occasions.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Meringue Layers
  • 100 g egg whites (from ~3 large eggs) Ensure bowl and beaters are clean and dry
  • 100 g granulated sugar
  • 100 g almond flour Usage in meringue layers
  • 2 tbsp dried lavender Adjust amount based on preference
Filling
  • 300 g raspberries Tart fruit for layering
  • 250 ml heavy cream For the whipped cream layer
  • 50 g powdered sugar For sweetening the whipped cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Flavor enhancer for whipped cream

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 120°C (250°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whip egg whites in a large bowl until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
  3. Gently fold in almond flour and dried lavender until well combined.
  4. Pipe the meringue mixture into circles on the prepared baking sheets.
  5. Bake meringues for 1.5 hours, then let them cool completely.
Assembly
  1. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  2. Layer the cooled meringue with whipped cream and raspberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 60mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18g

Notes

Serve chilled on a nice plate, garnished with extra raspberries or a sprinkle of dried lavender. Ideal with tea or sparkling water. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within a couple of days for freshness. Avoid stacking leftover meringue layers to prevent sticking.
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