Make a Hazelnut Dacquoise at Home

What is a Hazelnut Dacquoise?

A hazelnut dacquoise is a classic French hazelnut dessert made from nut meringue layers and whipped cream. This hazelnut dacquoise version uses toasted hazelnuts ground to a fine meal so the meringue has an unmistakable nutty flavor.

Hazelnut Dacquoise Recipe

Ingredients include toasted hazelnuts, egg whites, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, vanilla, and whipped cream. The hazelnut meringue layers form the base of this dacquoise recipe; assemble with whipped cream and optionally a thin chocolate ganache.

How to Bake and Assemble

Beat egg whites to stiff peaks, gently fold in hazelnut meal and powdered sugar, then bake the hazelnut meringue until crisp. Once cooled, layer the hazelnut meringue discs with whipped cream to complete the hazelnut dacquoise — chill before slicing.

Tips for a Better Hazelnut Dessert

Toast hazelnuts thoroughly, grind to a fine meal, and fold gently to preserve meringue volume. For clean slices of hazelnut dacquoise, refrigerate for at least two hours and use a sharp knife. Finish with shaved chocolate or a dusting of cocoa if desired.