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Almond and Coffee Cream Dessert

A delightful fusion of almond sponge, coffee-infused cream, and a luscious glaze, this dessert will elevate any dining experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 12 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Fusion, Global
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Almond Sponge
  • 4 pieces eggs
  • 120 g almond powder
  • 100 g sugar
  • 30 g flour
  • 1 pinch salt
For the Coffee Cream
  • 250 g soft butter
  • 150 g icing sugar
  • 3 pieces egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons instant coffee diluted in 1 tablespoon hot water
  • 100 g roasted crushed almonds
For the Glaze
  • 200 g white chocolate
  • 80 ml liquid cream
  • 2 sheets gelatin
For Decoration
  • Whole almonds for decoration
  • A bit of honey or neutral glaze

Method
 

Preparation of the Almond Sponge
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  2. Separate the egg whites from the yolks.
  3. Whip the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
  4. Whisk the yolks with sugar until the mixture lightens in color.
  5. Add the almond powder and the flour, then gently fold in the whipped egg whites.
  6. Spread the batter on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
  7. Let it cool, then cut into three equal rectangles.
Preparation of the Coffee Cream
  1. Whip the soft butter with the icing sugar.
  2. Gradually add the egg yolks, then the diluted coffee.
  3. Fold in the crushed almonds.
Assembly
  1. Layer a piece of biscuit, then a layer of cream—repeat twice, finishing with a biscuit layer.
  2. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
Preparation of the Glaze
  1. Soak the gelatin in cold water.
  2. Heat the cream, add the squeezed gelatin, and then pour over the white chocolate.
  3. Mix well.
Final Assembly
  1. Pour the glaze over the well-chilled entremets and use a spatula to smooth it out.
  2. Refrigerate for another hour, then cut into servings.
  3. Place whole almonds on top with a drizzle of honey to make them glisten like jewels.
  4. Serve chilled, garnished with these beauties and a side of whipped cream, if you’re feeling extra indulgent!

Notes

Ensure your egg whites are free of any yolk to achieve the perfect volume when whipped. Opt for high-quality white chocolate to elevate the glaze, providing a richer flavor. Experiment with flavored extracts, like almond or hazelnut, for an extra twist in the cream layer.