Jul 14 2026
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Ode To The Dome Recipe

Inspired by Tongue in Cheek
Time1h 30m
Serves8

(Gluten Free) - Dark chocolate, toasted meringue, peanut, buttermilk, sea salt

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Ingredients

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Dark Chocolate Layer

Toasted Meringue

Peanut Topping

Buttermilk Drizzle

Method

Prepare the Dark Chocolate Layer

  1. 1

    Melt the Chocolate

    In a heatproof bowl, combine dark chocolate and unsalted butter. Melt over a double boiler or microwave in short bursts until smooth. Let cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Mix the Batter

    In a separate bowl, whisk together coconut sugar and eggs until light and frothy. Add vanilla extract and mix well.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring continuously. Sift in gluten-free flour and sea salt, mixing until just combined.

  4. 4

    Bake the Layer

    Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Pour the batter into a greased dome-shaped mold and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.

Prepare the Toasted Meringue

  1. 5

    Whip Egg Whites

    In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until frothy. Add cream of tartar and continue to whip until soft peaks form.

  2. 6

    Add Sugar

    Gradually add granulated sugar while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy. Mix in vanilla extract.

  3. 7

    Toast the Meringue

    Spread the meringue over the cooled chocolate dome and use a kitchen torch to toast it until golden brown. (Alternatively, you can place it under a broiler for a few minutes, watching closely.)

Prepare the Peanut Topping

  1. 8

    Chop and Season Peanuts

    Roughly chop the roasted peanuts and sprinkle with sea salt. Set aside for topping.

Prepare the Buttermilk Drizzle

  1. 9

    Combine Drizzle Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk and maple syrup until smooth.

Assemble the Dish

  1. 10

    Plate the Dome

    Carefully unmold the chocolate dome onto a serving plate.

  2. 11

    Add Toppings

    Drizzle with buttermilk mixture, top with toasted meringue, and sprinkle chopped peanuts over the top.

  3. 12

    Serve

    Slice and serve immediately, enjoying the contrast of rich chocolate, sweet meringue, and crunchy peanuts.

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