Gateau Du Mardi-Gras Recipe
Ingredients
| Egg whites | 3 | |
| Almond extract | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Firmly packed brown sugar | 3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs) | |
| Chopped cashews | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Multi colored nonpareils/Colored sugar | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Semisweet chocolate pieces | 6 Ounce (1 Package Of 6 Ounces) | |
| Cream cheese | 8 Ounce (1 Package Of 8 Ounces) | |
| Milk | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Vanilla extract | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 2⁄3 Teaspoon | |
| Firmly packed brown sugar | 3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs) | |
| Whipping cream | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), whipped |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 4031 Calories from Fat 1674
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 191 g293.7%
Saturated Fat 105 g524.9%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 416.7 mg138.9%
Sodium 3759.3 mg156.6%
Total Carbohydrates 488 g162.8%
Dietary Fiber 1.9 g7.5%
Sugars 451.1 g
Protein 95 g190.6%
Vitamin A 57.7% Vitamin C 0.47%
Calcium 66.4% Iron 40.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Beat egg whites with almond extract and 1/4 teaspoon salt until light and foamy.
Add brown sugar gradually while beating until stiff and glossy.
Fold in cashews.
Spread meringue on paper circles; slide onto cookie sheets.
Sprinkle top of 1 circle with nonpareilies.
Bake at 300°F 35 minutes.
Peel off paper from meringue circles.
For filling, melt chocolate pieces over hot, not boiling, water.
Cool about 10 minutes.
Beat cream cheese until creamy.
Blend in milk, vanilla extract, and salt.
Add brown sugar gradually, beating until smooth.
Add cooled melted chocolate and blend well.
Fold in whipped cream.
Spread a fourth of the filling on each of the 3 plain meringue circles.
Stack circles and top with decorated circle.
Cover sides with remaining filling.
Chill overnight.
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