Merveilleux- France #109

Merveilleux- France #109

A meringue dessert to die for. Merveilleux is a crunchy meringue sandwich, with a hint of coffee, filled with a layer of whipped cream and covered with chocolate shavings. A white sugary cloud of deliciousness.

Meringue:

• 2/3 c. + 2-1/2 T. egg whites, at room temperature  
• 2/3 c. + 3-1/2 T. fine sugar
• 1-1/2 c. + 5 tsp. powdered sugar
• 1-1/2 tsp. of your favorite ground coffee.

Whipped Cream:

• 3 c. + 4 T. whipping cream
• 1/3 c. sugar

Decoration:

• 5.3 oz. dark chocolate

1. Meringue: Preheat oven 195F. Draw circles 2-1/2" on parchment paper.  Turn the paper over so that the drawing is facing down.
2. Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites, gradually add sugar and whisk till the meringue becomes glossy.
3. Once egg whites are set, add powdered sugar, ground coffee and mix with a rubber spatula.
4. Place the meringue in a pastry bag and pipe small spirals on drawn circles.
5. Bake meringues for 2 hours.
6. Turn off the oven and leave the meringues with the door closed for another hour.
7. Whipping cream: Using an electric mixer, whip the cream, gradually adding sugar, until stiff.
8. Assemble:  Dollop whip cream on one meringue. Finish with another meringue on top, flat side up. 
9. Place meringue sandwiches on a board and cover sides and tops with whip cream. 
10. Place meringues in freezer for about 10 mins.
11. Roll/sprinkle chocolate on sides and top. Refrigerate.

Results: I made 1/2 the recipe, big mistake. I only had 6. They were gone in a heartbeat. I watched one person eat one in 2 bites. They're sweet, light and delicious! I couldn't get a dark chocolate bar, due to limited grocery shopping. I used dark chocolate chips and put them in a coffee bean grinder for a couple of whirls. It worked fine.  That's the only adaptation I did.

Bottom Line: Woohoo!!! A definite keeper.

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