Name: Pistachio Dacquoise, Cardamom Ganache and Orange Syrup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tbsp blanched almonds; 2 tbsp unsalted shelled pistachios; 1/2 tsp cornstarch; 1 egg white; 1 pinch cream of tartar; 3 tbsp sugar; 5 oz (140 g) dark chocolate, chopped; 1/4 tsp ground cardamom; 1/2 cup (125 ml) 15% cooking cream; 1/2 cup (125 ml) orange juice; 1 tbsp sugar; 2 oranges

Preparation

Dacquoise
- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C). Butter an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan and line with parchment paper, letting it hang over two sides.
- In a small food processor, finely chop the almonds and pistachios with the cornstarch.
- In a bowl, whisk the egg white and cream of tartar with an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add the sugar, while whisking, until stiff peaks form. Fold in the nut mixture with a spatula or whisk. Spread evenly in the baking pan.
- Bake for 35 minutes. Let cool completely in the pan. Pass a thin blade between the pan and the dacquoise. Unmould and break into pieces.
Ganache
- Meanwhile, place the chocolate and cardamom in a bowl.
- In a small pot, bring the cream to a boil. Pour over the chocolate and let sit for 1 minute without stirring. Whisk the mixture until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. The ganache will keep for 1 week in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Orange Syrup
- In a separate small pot, bring the orange juice and sugar to a boil. Let reduce by half. The syrup will keep for 1 week in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- On a work surface, supreme the oranges by removing the skin, pith and membrane with a knife and divide into skinless sections.
Assembly
- On each plate, place a quenelle of ganache, about 3 tbsp (45 ml) in size. Add a few segments of orange and a few pieces of dacquoise. Drizzle with orange syrup. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios, if desired.

Pistachio Dacquoise, Cardamom Ganache and Orange Syrup

Categories

Ingredients

Dacquoise

Ganache

Orange Syrup

Preparation

Dacquoise

Ganache

Orange Syrup

Assembly

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