Strawberry Hazelnut Gateau Recipe
Cook Time: 1 hour | Prep Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes
Description:
Indulge your taste buds in the delightful experience of crafting and savoring a Strawberry Hazelnut Gateau, a culinary masterpiece brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com. This extraordinary gateau seamlessly combines the vibrant sweetness of strawberries with the rich, nutty flavor of hazelnuts, creating a symphony of textures and tastes that will leave you craving for more.
Recipe Category: Strawberry | Keywords: Berries, Fruit, Nuts, Oven, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 4470.9
- Fat Content: 344.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 180g
- Cholesterol Content: 663.2mg
- Sodium Content: 629.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 368.6g
- Fiber Content: 47.8g
- Sugar Content: 274.9g
- Protein Content: 68.9g
Aggregated Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars) | Review Count: 2
Ingredients:
- 4 parts salt
- 1 part caster sugar
- 1 1/4 parts hazelnuts (ground)
- 90 parts vinegar
- 1 part vanilla
- 1/2 part dark chocolate
- 185 parts water
- 1/4 part fresh strawberries
Instructions:
| Step | Instruction |
|---|---|
| 1 | Beat the Egg Whites: In a bowl, beat the egg whites with salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add caster sugar, beating until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture achieves a meringue consistency. |
| 2 | Add Flavorful Elements: Incorporate vinegar and vanilla into the meringue mixture, enhancing its flavor profile. |
| 3 | Prepare Cake Pans: Line the bases of two 20cm springform pans with greased greaseproof paper lightly dusted with cornflour. |
| 4 | Spread Meringue: Evenly spread the meringue mixture into the prepared pans. |
| 5 | Hazelnut Swirl: Sprinkle ground hazelnuts evenly over the meringue in both pans. Use a knife or spatula to lightly swirl hazelnuts through the meringue, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon. |
| 6 | Bake to Perfection: Bake in a moderate oven for 35 – 40 minutes or until the meringue is crisp to the touch. Release the sides of the pan and cool on the pan’s base. |
| 7 | Chocolate Magic: Chop the dark chocolate and combine it with water in a double saucepan. Stir over simmering water until melted, then allow it to cool. |
| 8 | Assemble Layers: Remove the cakes from the bases. Place a layer of meringue on a serving plate, flat side down. Spread a thin layer of chocolate, followed by whipped cream and halved strawberries. |
| 9 | Create Layers: Spread the underside of the second meringue with the remaining chocolate mixture and place it on top of the strawberry layer, chocolate side down. |
| 10 | Whipped Cream Finale: Whip extra cream and cover the sides and top of the cake. Optionally, pipe cream decoratively on top. |
| 11 | Artistic Strawberry Arrangement: Arrange reserved halved strawberries on top of the cake. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Optionally, brush strawberries used for decoration with warmed, sieved strawberry jam for a pretty glaze before arranging on the cake. Cheers to a culinary masterpiece from Doreen Randal in Wanganui, New Zealand! |
This Strawberry Hazelnut Gateau is not just a dessert; it’s a celebration of flavors, a testament to your culinary prowess. Share the love and savor each bite of this delectable creation. May your kitchen be filled with joy and your taste buds dance with delight! 🍓🍰✨
