Chocolate dacquoise

Happy 2021 everyone! This dessert, which has been on my to-do list for years , was my last big project of 2020. I started preparing it a fe...

Silky meringue is gently mixed with ground nuts and cocoa to create crisp layers. When filled with rich buttercream and swirls of whipped cream, the resulting blend of textures and flavors is sublime.

This culinary school project is worthy of a redo! Learn how to make a decadent classic French dessert with layers of almond and hazelnut meringue, espresso buttercream and chocolate ganache.

Watch my video tutorial and learn how to make dacquoise - meringue enriched with nuts, and a cake layered with dacquoise discs and chocolate ganache!

W e turned 4 and I still cannot believe that. Years are flying by especially after Ian Vaava was born.I have no clue about day or date unl...

Approaching holiday periods involving a lot of entertaining can be a little overwhelming at times. It always pays to have a couple of standby recipes that can be made days in advance, and that keep well, are easy to serve and are absolutely delicious. This chocolate marjolaine ticks all those boxes, is gluten free and is a perfect grown-up chocolate treat for Easter gatherings.

Making this scrumptious cake, one layer at a time.

A heavenly, sweet, nutty meringue, so delicious, only the French pastry chefs could have created it. The filling is a velvety coffee pastry cream and chocolate ganache. It is one of the most delicious desserts on my blog.

Happy 2021 everyone! This dessert, which has been on my to-do list for years , was my last big project of 2020. I started preparing it a fe...

Chocolate cremeux is a wonderful creamy and silky smooth, chocolate dream. Delicious, indulgent and so easy to make, it's versatile too.