Chocolate merveilleux

Ingredients

• 2 egg whites
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 200 ml heavy cream
• 3.5 oz chocolate
• 7 oz chocolate shavings (or sprinkles)

Materials

• Electric mixer
• Piping bag

Preparation

• Whisk the egg whites, gradually adding the sugar. Stop whisking when the mixture is firm and forms a "bird's beak."
• Pipe meringue circles onto a baking tray, then bake for 1 hour at 250°F (120°C).
  
• Whip the cold cream until it forms whipped cream. Melt the chocolate. Add a tablespoon of whipped cream to loosen it, then add the chocolate to the whipped cream and mix with a whisk.
• Spread some chocolate whipped cream on a meringue circle, then place another circle on top. Coat this sandwich with chocolate whipped cream.
  
• Sprinkle the top and sides with chocolate shavings or sprinkles.
  Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
• And there you have it, your Merveilleux are ready!
  

Observations

Flavor: You are not limited to chocolate Merveilleux; you can make them in any flavor!
Chocolate shavings: Can't find them? Grate a chocolate bar with a vegetable peeler, and you'll have homemade chocolate shavings. They can also be replaced with crushed hazelnuts or slivered almonds, etc...
Variations: Depending on the country and local customs, Merveilleux are sometimes made with marshmallow and cookies.

Questions

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