The must-make scenic dessert for Valentine's Day - there's even a video tutorial!

Monday 3 February 2025 09:02
The must-make scenic dessert for Valentine's Day - there's even a video tutorial!

Are you searching the web for a special recipe to surprise your partner on Valentine's Day? You are in the right place! If you wish to create an unforgettable dessert that combines elegance and flavor, there is nothing better than a heart-shaped Vacherin. This delicately flavored, irresistibile treat is perfect for celebrating love with a touch of class. Take a few minutes to read the detailed recipe and let us guide you step by step through the preparation of this refined French dessert. Plus, to make it even easier, you'll find a video tutorial to walk you through each step.


1. Preparing the meringue

1. Preparing the meringue

Beat 1 egg white with 1/4 cup of sugar. When the whisks leave visible marks, add the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar. Continue working the mixture until it has a glossy, frothy consistency.


2. Form the meringue hearts.

2. Form the meringue hearts.

Draw hearts on the baking paper. Next, fill a piping bag with meringue and form the hearts following the drawn lines.


3. Bake the meringue hearts.

3. Bake the meringue hearts.

Bake the meringue hearts for 1 hour at 250°F/120°C, making sure the oven temperature is stable. Once the baking time has elapsed, gently take the meringues out of the oven and allow them to cool completely to room temperature so that they can dry out and get a crispy texture on the outside and soft on the inside.



4. Assembling the Vacherin

4. Assembling the Vacherin

Once the meringues have cooled, proceed with assembly: place a meringue heart as the base, add strawberry ice cream on top, then lay another meringue heart on top and press down lightly (without damaging the meringue).


Here is the final result!

Here is the final result!

Valentine's Vacherin is finally ready to be brought to the table, ready to captivate not only the palate but also the eyes. With its elegance and perfect balance of flavors, this heart-shaped dessert looks like a masterpiece to share with those you love. A true symbol of sweetness and sophistication, ideal for making your Valentine's Day even more special and unforgettable.


Step by step video recipe

If you still have any doubts about the preparation, we suggest you follow our video tutorial, in which we guide you step by step in making this elegant dessert perfect for Valentine's Day.



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