Almond Christmas Wreath by Christophe Michalak
This Almond Fondant is the dessert you should bake for any special occasion. It is so incredible, Gluten Free and perfect for the holidays!
Equipment
Ingredients
ALMOND FONDANT BATTER
- 6 (300 g) eggs
- 2/3 cup (150 g) light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp (45 g) lavender honey
- 2 3/4 cups (305 g) almond flour
- 1 orange zest
- 1 tbsp (15 g) orange blossom water
- 11 tbsp (150 g) salted butter (Softened, At Room Temperature)
- 4 oz (115 g) mascarpone
ORANGE RUM FROSTING
- 1 1/4 cups (150 g) confectioners' sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 g) orange juice
- 1 tbsp (15 g) dark rum
Instructions
ALMOND FONDANT BATTER
- Preheat oven to 305F/150C.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the Eggs, the Light Brown Sugar, and the Lavender Honey together.
- Add the Almond Flour, Orange Zest and Orange Blossom Water.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the Softened Butter with the Mascarpone Cheese. Once it is fluffy, acombine it to your previous Preparation.
- Place your Fluted bon Mold Flexipan® on the top of your Medium Perforated Baking Sheet.
- Pour your batter into your Flexipan®.
- Bake for 45 minutes at 305F/150C. (Every oven heats differently, monitor your Fondant from 42min). It is ready when the toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Once your Almond Fondant is out of the oven, let it cool down for about 15min. Then, unmold onto your serving plate
ORANGE RUM FROSTING
- When your Almond Fondant has completely cooled down, prepare the Orange Rum Frosting.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the Confectioners' sugar with the Orange Juice and Dark Rum using your Mini Whisk. Pour it right way on your cake with a Spatula or using a Pastry bag. Decorate to your liking and Enjoy! Bon Appétit!
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Special Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Almond Christmas Wreath by Christophe Michalak
Amount Per Serving
Calories 505
Calories from Fat 315
% Daily Value*
Fat 35g54%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 143mg48%
Sodium 158mg7%
Potassium 68mg2%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 34g38%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 695IU14%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 114mg11%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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