CHOCOLATE WALNUT MERINGUE CAKE | Orehove Čokoladne Rezine

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Coconut cream offers a dairy-free option with similar richness.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate with reduced sugar

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Semi-sweet chocolate is more accessible and less expensive.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar provides a similar sweetness at a lower cost.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Pecans can be more affordable and still provide crunch.

Mix all the above ingredients together.

Butter the sides and line the bottom of a 9 x 13” baking pan with parchment paper.

Place the dough into the baking pan cover it with Saran Wrap and firmly press down into the pan to flatten. The Saran wrap is used to help flatten the dough without it sticking to your hands. Finish by using a small rolling pin or a drinking glass to make it even. Remove the Saran Wrap.

Spread a thin layer of jam.

Beat 5 egg egg whites until fluffy slowly add 100g of sugar (about 3/4 cup).

Add 100g of ground walnuts (about 3/4 cup).

Lastly we add 100g of finely grated milk chocolate (about 3/4 cup).

Pour this mixture on-top.

Preheat oven to 325. Bake in center oven for 40-45 minutes.

Remove and place on to a cookie rack to cool down for a few minutes before cutting them into squares or desired shapes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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