CHERRY DACQUOISE recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jun 04 2026
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Cherry Dacquoise Recipe

Inspired by BOTANIST
Time2h
Serves8

mascarpone cream, morello cherry sorbet, roasted black cherries

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Ingredients

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Dacquoise Base

Mascarpone Cream

Roasted Black Cherries

Morello Cherry Sorbet

Method

Dacquoise Base Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Whip Egg Whites

    In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add granulated sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.

  3. 3

    Fold Ingredients

    Gently fold in almond flour and powdered sugar into the egg whites. Be careful not to deflate the mixture.

  4. 4

    Bake

    Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets in two even layers. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool.

Mascarpone Cream Preparation

  1. 5

    Whip Cream

    In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and whip until stiff peaks form.

  2. 6

    Combine

    Gently fold the mascarpone cheese into the whipped cream until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Roasted Black Cherries Preparation

  1. 7

    Roast Cherries

    In a baking dish, toss the pitted black cherries with sugar and balsamic vinegar. Roast in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes.

Morello Cherry Sorbet Preparation

  1. 8

    Prepare Sorbet Base

    In a saucepan, combine morello cherries, sugar, and water. Simmer until the cherries are soft and the sugar has dissolved.

  2. 9

    Blend and Freeze

    Blend the mixture until smooth, stir in lemon juice, and freeze in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions.

Assembly

  1. 10

    Layering

    On a serving plate, place a layer of dacquoise, spread a layer of mascarpone cream, add a scoop of morello cherry sorbet, and top with roasted black cherries. Repeat layers as desired.

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