Apple and Cream Stacks
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Difficulty:
moderate
Difficulty
Preparation:
30 min.
Preparation
ready in 2 h. 48 min.
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Ingredients
for
4
- For the Cookies
- 2 eggs (separated)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 pinch lemon zest
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp Corn starch
- 2 Tbsps cocoa powder
- 3 tsps water
Preparation steps
1.
For the Cookies:
2.
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
3.
Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks and confectioners' sugar. Sift the flour and cornstarch into the egg yolk mixture, add the lemon zest and stir to mix. Fold the egg whites into the yolk and flour mixture.
4.
Drop 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls of batter on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 1/2-inches apart. Spread the batter with the back of a spoon, to make a thin layer. You should have enough batter for 20 cookies.
5.
In a small bowl, combine the cocoa powder and water, 1 teaspoon at a time until smooth and creamy. Spoon the mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a small tip. Drizzle the cocoa decoratively over the cookie batter.
6.
Bake one sheet at a time, in preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the edges are light golden brown. Carefully transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.
7.
Reduce oven temperature to 225ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
8.
Cut the apple vertically in half down the middle. Cut vertically into very thin slices. Place the apple slices in a large bowl and drizzle with lemon juice and gently toss to coat.
9.
In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. Pour the sugar mixture over the apples and toss to thoroughly coat, let sit for 2 to 3 minutes.
10.
Arrange apple slices on prepared baking sheet and bake for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until dry. Remove from oven and let cool.
11.
In a large chilled glass or stainless steel bowl, beat the cream, 1 tablespoon sugar, and Calvados
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until stiff peaks form.
13.
To assemble the towers, alternate cookies and cream, ending with cream. Garnish with mint sprigs and sugared apple slices. Serve.
