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dacquoise

half way between a macaron and a meringue

Dacquoise w dark fruits

Dacquoise originated in the spa town of Dax. It’s made with ground almonds or hazelnuts and egg whites that are piped into a spiral discs and then baked and filled with butter cream, fruit, mousse or ganache.

Nouvelle Aquitaine

Pastries

Text © Dana Facaros

Image by pinotshop