Chocolate and Raspberry Merveilleux

A delicate and indulgent dessert, the Chocolate and Raspberry Merveilleux combines the crunch of meringue, the creaminess of whipped cream, and the sweetness of raspberry jam. Each bite is a heavenly blend of textures and flavors, perfect for special occasions or simply treating yourself.

📝 Ingredients:
(Serves 8)

• 🥚 100 g egg whites (about 3 large eggs)
• 🍬 100 g granulated sugar
• 🍬 100 g powdered sugar
• 🍫 130 g dark chocolate shavings
• 🍫 130 g white chocolate shavings
• 🌰 130 g pralinettes (or finely chopped praline nuts)
• 🍇 12 teaspoons raspberry jam
• 🥛 40 cl heavy cream, very cold

📋 Directions:

1. 🥚 Prepare the Meringues:
   • In a large mixing bowl, whip the egg whites with an electric mixer on medium speed.
   • Once the egg whites begin to form soft peaks, gradually increase the speed and add the granulated sugar, followed by the sifted powdered sugar, a little at a time, while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
2. 🥄 Shape and Bake:
   • Transfer the whipped egg whites into a piping bag.
   • Pipe 24 meringues, about 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter, onto a perforated baking sheet lined with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
   • Bake in a preheated oven at 195°F (90°C) for 1 hour and 30 minutes, occasionally opening the oven door to release moisture. Let the meringues cool completely at room temperature.
3. 🥛 Whip the Cream:
   • In a chilled bowl, whip the very cold heavy cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, creating a smooth Chantilly cream.
4. 🍇 Assemble the Merveilleux:
   • Spread raspberry jam on the flat side of a meringue and sandwich it with another meringue. Repeat for all pairs.
5. 🌰 Prepare the Coatings:
   • Crush the pralinettes or praline nuts into fine pieces.
6. 🍫 Decorate:
   • Coat each meringue sandwich generously with Chantilly cream.
   • Roll 8 sandwiches in dark chocolate shavings, 8 in white chocolate shavings, and 8 in crushed pralinettes.
7. ✨ Serve:
   • Arrange the Merveilleux on a serving platter and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy this elegant dessert!

📊 Nutritional Information:

• ⏰ Prep Time: 30 minutes
• 🔥 Cooking Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
• ⏳ Total Time: 2 hours
• 🍽️ Servings: 8
• 🔥 Calories: High

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