Peanut Dacquoise with Peanut Butter Mousse

Gluten Free
Health score
6%
Peanut Dacquoise with Peanut Butter Mousse
420 min.
10
450kcal

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Imagine sinking your fork into a luxurious slice of Peanut Dacquoise, where the rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter come together in a symphony of taste. This gluten-free dessert is not just a treat; it's an indulgent experience that will delight even the most discerning palates. The light and airy meringue, made with whipped egg whites and finely ground roasted Spanish peanuts, provides the perfect canvas for the decadent peanut butter mousse and silky chocolate glaze that follow.

This recipe calls for layers of meticulously baked meringue, each one carefully crafted to achieve the ideal texture—golden brown on the outside, soft and tender inside. Combined with a luscious peanut butter mousse that is both creamy and satisfying, this dessert achieves the perfect balance of flavors. Topped with a glossy chocolate glaze, each bite melts in your mouth, revealing the crunch of chunky peanuts that adds a delightful texture contrast.

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply looking to treat yourself and your loved ones, this Peanut Dacquoise is sure to impress. With each layer meticulously made and assembled, it’s a testament to the art of dessert crafting. Prepare to wow your guests with this stunning visual feast that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the taste buds!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 cups chocolate chips 
  • 0.1 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • pinch kosher salt 
  • 0.3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • large egg whites 
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed ()
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.5 cup peanut butter natural-style
  • 1.3 cups roasted peanuts salted spanish with skin (6 to 6 1/2 ounces), divided
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • blender
  • hand mixer
  • offset spatula
  • serrated knife

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 275°F. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper. Draw three 10 x 4 1/2-inch rectangles on parchment; turn parchment over. Finely grind 1 cup nuts with 1/4 cup sugar in processor. Coarsely chop remaining 1/4 cup nuts and set aside.
  2. Using electric mixer, beat egg whites, cream of tartar, and coarse salt in large bowl until foamy. With mixer running, gradually add remaining 1/2 cup sugar, beating until meringue is stiff and glossy.
  3. Add ground nut mixture and coarsely chopped nuts; fold gently just to blend.
  4. Spoon 2 cups meringue onto each rectangle on parchment; spread evenly to fill rectangles (any remaining meringue can be baked as cookies).
  5. Bake meringues until golden brown all over and dry to touch but still slightly soft, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  6. Transfer to rack and cool completely.
  7. using electric mixer, beat peanut butter, brown sugar, and coarse salt in medium bowl to blend. With mixer running, gradually beat in 1/4 cup cream.
  8. Add another 1/4 cup cream and beat just to blend. Beat remaining 1/2 cup cream, sugar, and vanilla in another medium bowl until peaks form; fold into peanut butter mixture in 3 additions. Chill until ready to use.
  9. Whisk cocoa powder and sugar in medium saucepan to blend well. Gradually add 1/4 cup water, whisking until smooth. Gradually whisk in heavy cream. Bring to boil over medium heat, whisking frequently. Reduce heat to low.
  10. Add chocolate and whisk until melted and smooth.
  11. Let stand at room temperature until cool and slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, about 2 hours.
  12. Leaving meringues on parchment and using large serrated knife, trim edges of each meringue to original 10 x 4 1/2-inch size. Slide thin knife between meringues and paper to loosen. Spoon 1/4 cup glaze evenly over top of 2 meringue rectangles and spread to cover. Chill until chocolate sets, about 30 minutes.
  13. Place 1 glazed meringue rectangle on plate. Spoon half of mousse over (scant 1 1/4 cups); spread out in even layer.
  14. Place second glazed meringue rectangle atop first; spread with remaining mousse. Top with unglazed meringue rectangle.
  15. Pour 1/2 cup glaze down center of top meringue. Using icing spatula, spread glaze over top meringue, allowing glaze to drip down sides. Smooth top and sides to cover evenly with thin layer. Refrigerate until glaze is set, about 30 minutes.
  16. Pour remaining glaze over top of dacquoise andquickly smooth over top and sides in even layer.
  17. Sprinkle fleur de sel lightly over top, if desired. Chill at least 3 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover with cake dome and keep chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Calories450kcal
Protein11.28%
Fat61.39%
Carbs27.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.41
Glycemic Load
3.81
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
11.152608656365%

Flavonoids

Catechin
1.39mg
Epicatechin
4.22mg
Quercetin
0.22mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:449.7kcal
22.49%
Fat:32.01g
49.25%
Saturated Fat:15.29g
95.56%
Carbohydrates:32.06g
10.69%
Net Carbohydrates:28.11g
10.22%
Sugar:20.79g
23.1%
Cholesterol:27.13mg
9.04%
Sodium:234.36mg
10.19%
Alcohol:0.14g
100%
Alcohol %:0.16%
100%
Caffeine:4.95mg
1.65%
Protein:13.23g
26.47%
Manganese:0.74mg
37.11%
Vitamin B3:4.78mg
23.91%
Magnesium:76.22mg
19.05%
Phosphorus:177.4mg
17.74%
Fiber:3.95g
15.8%
Copper:0.31mg
15.53%
Potassium:461.87mg
13.2%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
13%
Calcium:121.82mg
12.18%
Vitamin E:1.77mg
11.82%
Selenium:8.22µg
11.75%
Zinc:1.75mg
11.68%
Folate:41.62µg
10.4%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.47%
Iron:1.33mg
7.39%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.13%
Vitamin A:352.26IU
7.05%
Vitamin B5:0.68mg
6.82%
Vitamin K:2.7µg
2.57%
Vitamin D:0.38µg
2.54%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
2.05%
Source:Epicurious