The team from Cape Town – The Most Beautiful City in the World recently visited Franschhoek Country House & Villas and dinned at Monneaux Restaurant.
Almond Chocolate Torte From The Monneaux Kitchen
This gluten free dessert is one of our favourite sweet treats to make in the Monneaux Kitchen.
Just the right amount of decadence, and very simple to make it in the comfort of your very own home.
VANILLA MERINGUE:
Ingredients:
• 50 g egg whites
• 50 g icing sugar
• 50 g caster sugar
• ¼ tsp vanilla paste
Method:
• Preheat oven to 90°C
• Mix sugars
• Add quarter of the sugar mix to the egg whites and vanilla paste and whip until stiff
• Gradually add the rest of the sugar and whip until stiff and glossy
• Either pipe/smear on baking paper/silicone mat
• Bakein 90°C oven for max 2 hours until meringues are dry
ALMOND TORTE
Ingredients:
• 300 g dark chocolate
• 150 g butter
• 6 whole eggs
• 100 g caster sugar
• ½ cup flaked almonds
Method:
• Preheat oven to 160°C
• Melt chocolate and butter together
• Whip eggs and sugar until pale and triple in volume
• Fold in chocolate to egg mixture
• Pour in baking tin and sprinkle on raw nuts
• Bake for 50-60 minutes
Serve with cookies, fresh cream or ice cream and fresh berries.
Further Reading
As the Franschhoek winter season approaches, you might be tempted to get your pots and pans out and try to cook some rich and saucy dishes in your kitchen. To help you unleash your inner Masterchef, Monneaux restaurant has created this delicious and rich Mushroom Ravioli recipe to try at home. This amazing vegetarian dish is the perfect accompaniment to a warm fireplace and a glass of white wine. Hello, winter!
Summer is fast approaching the Franschhoek Valley and nothing sounds more refreshing and fruity for your cocktail choice than the Monneaux Bubble... Create this easy and refreshing cocktail at home for friends and family. As you enjoy your first sip, picture yourself poolside and unwinding in the Cape Winelands.
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