Definition
dacquoises
noun
- Plural of dacquoise; a type of meringue-based dessert or cake layer made with ground nuts (typically almonds or hazelnuts), sugar, and egg whites, often used in French pastry.
Usage: culinary; French origin; often used in professional baking and patisserie
Examples
- The pastry chef stacked three delicate dacquoises with buttercream filling.
- Dacquoises are a classic component of French desserts and require careful handling.
- She prepared the dacquoises the day before to ensure they were perfectly crisp.
- The hazelnut dacquoises provided a nutty flavor to the wedding cake.
- Professional bakers often make dacquoises in advance since they store well in airtight containers.