Biscuit Dacquoise

The origins of dacquoise can be traced to the town of Dax in southwestern France (its inhabitants are known as dacquois). It is a meringue-based pastry in which ground almonds and sugar have been incorporated into an uncooked meringue. It can be baked in a mold or piped in different shapes. The result is a pastry that is light and crunchy on the surface, with a tender, slightly chewy center. It is used as a base for mousse cakes or for layering with butter cream (gâteau succès).