Description
Indulge in the exquisite delight of Pistachio Dacquoise Cake, a sophisticated dessert that combines airy layers of meringue with creamy pistachio buttercream. This cake offers a luxurious nutty flavor and a unique texture that will impress your guests at any gathering, from birthdays to elegant dinner parties. With its visually stunning presentation and customizable elements, this cake is not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. Elevate your dessert game with this recipe thatβs sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 large egg whites
- β cup granulated sugar
- 1ΒΌ cups pistachios
- Β½ cup powdered sugar
- β cup cake flour
- 8 large egg yolks
- ΒΎ cup granulated sugar (for syrup)
- 2Β½ sticks unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 tbsp pistachio paste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 465Β°F (240Β°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and position two ungreased 7-inch pastry rings.
- In a food processor, grind pistachios until finely ground; mix with powdered sugar and cake flour.
- Beat egg whites in a stand mixer until foamy; gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the pistachio mixture in two parts until no dry ingredients remain.
- Divide batter between pastry rings and bake for 15 minutes at 350Β°F (180Β°C).
- Cool in the oven for one hour before removing from rings.
- For buttercream, beat egg yolks until thick; prepare syrup by heating sugar and water until it reaches 240Β°F (115Β°C). Slowly pour hot syrup into yolks while mixing.
- Gradually add softened butter; then mix in vanilla and pistachio paste.
- Assemble by layering dacquoise rounds with buttercream filling.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Not specified
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: <0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Use fresh high-quality pistachios for optimal flavor. Feel free to customize flavors with different extracts or toppings like fresh berries or whipped cream.