Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that harmonizes the delicate flavors of almond and the refreshing sweetness of peaches in the form of an Almond Meringue Cake With Peaches. This tantalizing dessert combines three distinct recipes: an ethereal almond meringue cake, a luscious peach filling, and a velvety whipped cream frosting. The almond meringue cake forms the foundation of this delightful confection, boasting a light and airy texture complemented by the nutty essence of almonds. Layers of fresh, juicy peaches add a burst of summery sweetness, while the whipped cream frosting provides a rich and creamy topping that ties all the elements together. This delectable treat is not only a feast for the palate but also a feast for the eyes, adorned with additional peach slices for an extra touch of elegance. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more with this Almond Meringue Cake With Peaches.
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ALMOND CAKE WITH PEACHES AND CREAM
This tender, golden cake, adapted from Lindsey Shere's "Chez Panisse Desserts," walks the line between dense and light, with a fine, moist crumb and deep marzipan flavor that comes from a combination of homemade almond paste and a touch of almond extract. Easily made in a food processor, it's a versatile cake that you can dress up any way you like. Here, it's topped with peaches and cream, but it's just as good with berries, nectarines, plums or poached pears. Or leave it plain for a more restrained dessert or afternoon snack. You can vary the nuts for the paste here, too. Substitute unsalted roasted almonds for a toasty, earthy flavor; hazelnuts for woodsy notes; and pistachios plus a dash of orange blossom water for a heady, floral notes. This cake will keep for up to two days well wrapped at room temperature or five days in the fridge.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325 degrees. Butter and lightly flour a 9- or 10-inch springform pan.
- Place almond flour and confectioners' sugar in a food processor and pulse to combine. Add egg white, almond extract and 1/4 teaspoon salt, and process until it all forms a paste.
- Add granulated sugar to the food processor and pulse until everything is well combined and crumbly. Add butter and vanilla, and continue processing until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. With the machine running, add eggs one at a time, processing until smooth between eggs.
- Stop the machine, scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula, and add flour, baking powder and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Pulse a few times, until the dry ingredients are just integrated. (Be careful not to overprocess.)
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until the cake is golden on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 60 to 70 minutes for a 10-inch pan and 70 to 80 minutes for a 9-inch pan. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cake cool completely before unmolding and serving.
- Put the peach slices in a bowl and taste a slice. If they seem tart, sprinkle peaches with a little confectioners' sugar.
- Just before serving, dust the top of the cake with confectioners' sugar. You can serve slices of the cake with the peaches and cream on the side or dollop some whipped cream on top of the cake and top with the peaches before cutting.
MANDELMAKRONEN (ALMOND MERINGUES)
These German almond cookies are dairy free and gluten free and are baked during Advent in preparation for Christmas. They are quick and easy to make with only 4 ingredients and taste delicious. Try one to make sure it is baked all the way through, as it can be hard to tell. In Germany they are baked on backoblaten, little round wafers (there are gluten-free ones), but you can bake them directly on parchment paper as well. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Provided by barbara
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European German
Time 35m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 teaspoon at a time, while continuing to beat at high speed. Combine ground almonds and cinnamon in a bowl and fold into the egg white mixture with a spatula. Add more ground almonds if mixture is too runny.
- Use 2 teaspoons to place little mounds of almond mixture 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned and baked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Carefully remove from baking sheets and cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 4.6 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
ALMOND CAKE WITH FRESH FRUIT
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter and line a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper. Chop almonds in food processor. Add the sugar and eggs and process 1-minute. Add the butter and salt and process 1 minute more.
- Spread the mixture in the prepared pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack in pan. When cool, carefully unmold.
- Melt raspberry preserves and spread over cake. Slice fruit and arrange over cake. Combine apricot preserves and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Heat until melted. Strain and drizzle over fruit.
ALMOND MERINGUE WITH SUMMER BERRIES
Chef Jeremy Lee uses raspberries from his native Scotland in this sumptuous summer dessert
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dessert, Dinner, Lunch
Time 1h40m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Scatter the almonds on a baking sheet and roast for 6-8 mins until golden. Very coarsely grind them in a small food processor, then set aside. Lower oven to 160C/fan 140C/gas 3. Line a baking sheet with non-stick baking parchment.
- Beat the egg whites in a scrupulously clean mixing bowl until stiff peaks have formed. Tip in half the sugar and beat again until stiff peaks are formed once more. Using a metal spoon, deftly fold in the remaining sugar a spoonful at a time, followed by most of the almonds (keep a small handful back). Tip the meringue onto the lined sheet and spread it out quite roughly to a 20cm circle. Scatter over the reserved almonds. Bake for 20 mins, reduce the temperature to 140C/120C fan/gas 1, then bake for a further 40 mins. Let meringue cool in the oven with the door ajar or on the side as you wish.
- While the meringue is baking, and if you wish to add the glamour of a raspberry ripple to the cream, make a few spoonfuls of purée by pressing 125g of the raspberries through a sieve.
- When nearing the moment for assembly, whip the cream until soft and cloudy. Lightly ripple through about half, or more, of the raspberry purée through the cream. You can serve the rest separately on the side. Place the meringue upon a handsome dish. Spoon the whipped cream liberally over the meringue. Slice the strawberries in a random manner. Heap the berries atop the cream, and offer any remaining fruit separately. Sift over the icing sugar. Take to the table and take a bow.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 581 calories, Fat 44 grams fat, SaturatedFat 22 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 44 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.17 milligram of sodium
LE DELICE GUY PASCAL (ALMOND-MERINGUE CAKE)
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dessert
Time 15m
Yield 10 - 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Lay one meringue disk on a serving dish and spread four cups of ganache over it.
- Lay a second meringue disk over the ganache and spread it with half of the coffee butter cream, reserving enough to cover the top and sides of the finished cake.
- Lay a third meringue disk over the coffee butter cream and spread with the creme Chantilly. Top with the last meringue disk.
- Spread the top and sides of the dessert with the remaining butter cream. Coat the cake with the toasted almonds. Refrigerate until well chilled.
Tips:
- Make sure the egg whites are at room temperature before you start whisking them. This will help them reach their full volume and create a stiff meringue.
- Do not overmix the meringue. Overmixing can cause the meringue to become grainy and lose its volume.
- Be careful not to overcook the peaches. Overcooked peaches will become mushy and lose their flavor.
- If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off to pipe the meringue onto the cake.
- If you are using fresh peaches, be sure to peel and slice them before adding them to the cake.
Conclusion:
This almond meringue cake with peaches is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is light and fluffy, with a delicate almond flavor. The meringue is crisp and airy, and the peaches add a touch of sweetness and tartness. This cake is sure to impress your guests, and it is a great way to use up any leftover peaches you may have.
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