Kyiv in a glass

6 servings

160 minutes

Kyiv dessert in a glass is an exquisite treat inspired by the classic Kyiv cake but presented in a new format. Its history roots back to Ukrainian cuisine, where airy meringue and nut base became the hallmark of sweet pastries. This dessert captivates with its delicate creamy filling accented with cocoa and crunchy nuts. Its texture—a light meringue, rich cream, and caramelized hazelnuts—creates a harmonious balance of flavors. Served in layers in a glass, each spoonful is a small celebration. Perfect as an elegant conclusion to a meal or a refined treat with coffee.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 1895
• Proteins: 33.3g
• Fats: 146.7g
• Carbohydrates: 113.2g

Ingredients

• Sugar: 350 g
• Cream 35%: 500 ml
• Powdered sugar: 150 g
• Custard: 200 g
• Cocoa powder: 20 g
• Roasted hazelnuts: 170 g
• Wheat flour: 40 g
• Egg white: 200 g
• Vanilla extract: 1 ml
• Hazelnut: 800 g

Cooking steps

1. Kyiv cream: whip the cream with sugar until patterns appear.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream 35%: 500 ml
   • Sugar: 350 g

2. Mix the cream with cocoa.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream 35%: 500 ml
   • Sugar: 350 g
   • Cocoa powder: 20 g

3. Layers: first grind the nuts. Whip the egg whites, gradually add sugar, whip to a peak, then add hazelnuts. Bake at 130 degrees for 40 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Hazelnut: 800 g
   • Egg white: 200 g
   • Sugar: 350 g
   • Hazelnut: 800 g

4. Chocolate cream: take a basic cream and add cocoa powder. First, layer meringue in a glass, then cream, repeating 5 times, with the final layer being chocolate cream and caramelized hazelnuts.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream 35%: 500 ml
   • Cocoa powder: 20 g
   • Hazelnut: 800 g