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Dacquoise de Castanha do Brasil & Ganache Amarga

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 350
A delightful Brazilian-inspired dessert featuring crunchy cashew meringue layers paired with rich dark chocolate ganache.

Ingredients

Cashew Meringue

  • 67 g castanha do Pará (moída)
  • 75 g açúcar de confeiteiro (não é o impalpável)
  • 75 g clara (cerca de 2-1/2 unidades)
  • 25 g açúcar refinado

Chocolate Ganache

  • 80 g chocolate meio amargo (60% cacau é o ideal)
  • 75 g manteiga sem sal
  • 50 mL leite integral

Cashew Lascas & Garnish

  • as needed Castanha do Pará inteira para as lascas (for garnish)
  • as needed açúcar de confeiteiro impalpável (polvilhar) (for dusting)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 300°F. Beat egg whites with sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold in ground cashews. Spread mixture into circles on parchment and bake for 15-20 minutes until crisp. Cool.
  • Heat cream and pour over chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth to make ganache. Let cool slightly.
  • Spread ganache between two meringue layers. Garnish with cashew slivers and dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

Use high-quality dark chocolate for best flavor.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Brazilian
Keyword: cashew, ganache, meringue