Meringue-Amisu
Meringue-Amisu
- Preparation time 180 mins
- Serves 20 people
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This decedent Meringue-Amisu dessert is sure to be the star of any BBQ or dinner - not to mention, those Meringue layers and dusting of cocoa and grated chocolate really give it an impressive touch. The soft meringue, creamy mascarpone and delicious Frangelico coffee ganache pack a punch and leave you wanting more.
Ingredients
Hazelnut Meringue Stack
- 6 egg whites
- ½ tsp cream of tartar
- 1 ½ cups (330g) caster sugar
- ¼ cup (25g) Dutch cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups (150g) hazelnut meal
- Extra cocoa powder and grated dark chocolate, to decorate
Frangelico Coffee Ganache
- 900ml thickened cream
- 3 tbsp instant coffee granules
- 300g dark chocolate, finely chopped
- ⅓ cup (80ml) Frangelico liqueur
Mascarpone Cream
- 900ml thickened cream
- ½ cup (110g) caster sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 3 x 250ml tubs mascarpone cheese
Method
Hazelnut Meringue Stack
- Preheat oven to 100°C (fan-forced). Line three large baking trays with baking paper. Draw a 30cm x 20cm rectangle on each. Turn paper over.
- sing a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar on medium-high speed until foamy. Continue beating, adding the sugar 1 tbsp at a time, until mixture holds stiff peaks. This should take 8-10 minutes. Continue beating for a further 1-2 minutes or until sugar has completely dissolved.
- Sift in cocoa powder and add hazelnut meal. Fold in carefully until just mixed through. Divide evenly amongst prepared rectangles. Smooth tops.
- Bake for 2 hours, or until crisp. Turn off oven. Cool meringues completely in oven, with door ajar.
Frangelico Coffee Ganache
- Bring cream and coffee to the boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat.
Place chocolate in a large bowl and pour over hot cream. Stir until chocolate has melted. Refrigerate, covered, for 2 hours, or until cold. - Using a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, mix in liqueur and beat the ganache on medium speed until firm and a piping consistency. Spoon mixture into a large piping bag with a 1 ½ - 2cm star nozzle.
Mascarpone Cream
- Beat cream, sugar and vanilla to soft peaks. Gently beat in mascarpone until a dollop consistency.
To assemble
- Place one meringue onto a serving platter. Spoon over ⅓ of the mascarpone filling. Pipe with ½ of the ganache. Repeat these layers with remaining meringues, cream and ganache, finishing with a layer of meringue and mascarpone cream.
- Dust with cocoa and decorate with grated chocolate. Refrigerate until serving.
Note: This recipe is best made at least 3-4 hours before serving. Meringue will soften slightly, and ganache and mascarpone cream will set firmly. This will make it easier to cut.
Notes
- Ovens can vary, so start checking the meringue after 1 ½ hours.
- To check that sugar has completely dissolved, rub a small amount of meringue between thumb and forefinger. Mixture should be smooth and not grainy.
- Meringues can be made up to 2-3 days ahead. Store layered with baking paper in an airtight container.
- Meringue will soften if assembled and refrigerated ahead of time. For crisp meringue, assemble just before serving.
- Choose 1 dozen egg cartons with a total weight of 700g. This will ensure you are using the correct sized (59-60g) eggs.
Nutritional Information
- Serving size 189g
- Energy 2870kJ 686kcal
- Protein 5.4g
- Total fat 57.7g
- Saturated fat 35.9g
- Carbs (total) 37.1g
- Carbs (sugar) 34.9g
- Sodium 101mg
- Fibre 1.8g
All nutrition values are per serve.