The merveilleux is one of those pastries that catch your eye in the display case: two light and crispy meringues, joined by silky chocolate whipped cream, all rolled in a shower of melting chocolate shavings. Born in the North of France and Belgium, it plays entirely on the contrast between the crunchiness of the meringue and the softness of the cream.
Good news: despite its appearance as a chef’s cake, it requires no difficult techniques, just a bit of patience for drying the meringues. We guide you step by step, from the French meringue to the shavings, for merveilleux worthy of a pastry shop, alcohol-free and loved by all.