How to Make Marjolaine - A Step-by-Step Guide

Marjolaine is a classic French dessert that is often described as the "ultimate" cake. This delectable confection is a multi-layered masterpiece, made with layers of meringue, ganache, and buttercream, which are then assembled into a stunning, show-stopping dessert.

Named after a famous French actress, Marjolaine was first created by the famous French pâtissier Fernand Point in the 1920s. This elegant dessert has become a staple in French patisseries and is often enjoyed on special oc...

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Ingredients

  • ½ (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • ¼ cup finely chopped hazelnuts
  • 1 cup chopped semisweet chocolate
  • 4 ounces light cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons strong brewed coffee, cold
  • ½ cup ground hazelnuts
  • ½ cup ground almonds
  • 2 cups heavy cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll puff pastry to 13x13 inches square. With a sharp knife, trim to 12x12 inches. Cut into 3 equal strips, 4x12 inches. Poke each strip several times with a fork. Arrange on prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with hazelnuts.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until puffed and golden. Allow to cool. If not equal in size, trim with a serrated knife, using a gentle sawing motion.
  • Melt chocolate in a bowl over barely simmering water, stirring constantly, until smooth. Cool to room temperature. In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese, brown sugar and coffee until smooth. Blend in melted chocolate. Fold in ground hazelnuts and almonds. In a large bowl, whip cream until peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the whipped cream into the cheese mixture, then quickly fold in remaining whipped cream until no streaks remain.
  • Spread 1/3 of filling on a strip of puff pastry. Repeat layers. Refrigerate for 3 hours, or until set. With a serrated knife, cut into 10 slices using a gentle sawing motion.
  • Nutrition

    545 cal.

    • Total Fat: 43g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 72mg
    • Sodium: 116mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 84mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 195mg

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