We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Dacquoise is an impressive French dessert, typically made with meringue and whipped cream or buttercream. But the term also refers to a ...

If you've ever pondered over the difference between a dacquoise and a pavlova, you're not alone. In the tale of two meringues, both are delightful egg-based desserts that seem similar at first glance.

For the dacquoise, preheat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/350F/Gas 4. Tip the blanched hazelnuts into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until coarsely ground. Spread the nuts out in a layer in a ...