Nut Meringue Slices

Rare is the central European coffeehouse or bakery that doesn’t serve Esterhazyschnitten. The nut layers (always six of them, no more and no less) are sometimes baked into rounds and made into a torte, but the rectangular version is the more popular by far. Sometimes the layers are created from either almond or hazelnut, but I like the resulting depth of flavor when they are combined. You may use one or the other if you prefer. The feathered glazed top is another constant design feature for