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Orange and Praline Croquembouche with Cardamom Caramel

A towering pile of praline-filled choux pastry buns assembled on a nougatine base and decorated with delicate spun sugar.

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Estimated Nutrition
Calories
927.5
kcal / serving
14840.4 kcal total
Carbs
134.1g
per serving
2145.8 g total
Fat
38.3g
per serving
612.5 g total
Protein
15.1g
per serving
242.1 g total
Cook Time
30
minutes
Serves
16
people
Dietary
Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

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500
g
White Fondant Icing
320
ml
Liquid Glucose
225
g
Sugar
60
g
Cornflour
225
g
Granulated Sugar
for praline
500
g
Granulated Sugar
for caramel
Dairy
40
g
Unsalted Butter
cut into cubes
240
ml
Full-Fat Milk
225
g
Unsalted Butter
cut into pieces
4
tbsp
Sweetened Condensed Milk
8
piece
Eggs
free-range
1
piece
Egg Yolk
for egg wash
900
ml
Full-Fat Milk
for pastry cream
12
piece
Egg Yolks
free-range
GrainsCereals
330
g
Plain Flour
sifted
Liquids
300
ml
Water
NutsSeeds
350
g
Almonds
flaked
1
tsp
Salt
1
piece
Vanilla Pod
seeds only
115
g
Almonds
blanched
115
g
Hazelnuts
1
tsp
Cardamom Seeds
Other
1
piece
Sugar Crystals
orange and white for decoration

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