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Pistachio raspberry dacquoise dessert on white plate garnished with fresh raspberries and pistachios

Pistachio Raspberry Dacquoise

Elegant French meringue cake with crispy pistachio layers and silky raspberry cream filling
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

  • 150 g shelled pistachios preferably Sicilian for superior flavor
  • 150 g icing sugar sifted twice for smoothness
  • 150 g egg whites approximately 5 large eggs - aged 24 hours at room temperature
  • 75 g caster sugar superfine granulation essential
  • 250 g fresh raspberries peak ripeness for optimal sweetness
  • 250 ml double cream minimum 35% fat content
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract pure vanilla never artificial

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • stand mixer
  • large baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • fine-mesh sieve
  • large metal spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 150°C (300°F) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper
  2. Grind pistachios with 50g icing sugar in food processor until fine powder forms (2-3 minutes pulsing)
  3. Whip egg whites to soft peaks in clean bowl, gradually add caster sugar until stiff glossy peaks form
  4. Gently fold pistachio-sugar mixture into meringue in three additions using large metal spoon
  5. Divide mixture between prepared baking sheets, creating two 20cm circles with slight wells in center
  6. Bake for 2 hours 30 minutes until firm and dry, cool in oven with door ajar
  7. Puree 200g raspberries until smooth, strain through fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds
  8. Whip cream with vanilla to medium peaks, gradually fold in raspberry puree
  9. Assemble by spreading raspberry cream between meringue layers
  10. Garnish with remaining 50g whole raspberries and serve within 2 hours

Notes

Meringue discs can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in airtight containers. Avoid making on humid days above 70% humidity. Assemble maximum 2 hours before serving to maintain crispness. For best results, ensure all equipment is completely clean and egg whites are at room temperature.