Othello Bites: Dark Choc Ganache Meringue Kisses

Othello Bites 🍫 — Dark Choc Ganache Meringue Kisses

Crisp, cloud-light vanilla meringues 💨 meet rich, glossy dark chocolate ganache 🍫 in this elegant French-inspired treat. Each bite delivers a perfect balance between bittersweet silk and sugary crunch—like a refined cousin of the macaron, yet lighter and airier.

Inspired by Sébastien Ordioni’s Othello creation, these little kisses are a reminder that simplicity, when done with care, can be pure indulgence. ✨

The Harmony of Sweetness and Bitterness 🍯

The secret lies in the contrast—70% dark chocolate against the delicate sweetness of meringue. The ganache is made by pouring hot cream and milk over fine chocolate and honey, creating a silky emulsion that wraps the palate in deep cocoa richness. When paired with crisp, vanilla-specked meringues, every bite feels like a melting balance of texture and temperature.

The finishing touch—rolling each sandwich in chocolate shavings—adds a touch of drama and a whisper of extra crunch. 🌿

Tips from the Pâtisserie 💡

• ☀️ Humidity is the enemy! Dry days make the best meringue shells.
• 🍶 Temperature matters: pipe and bake low and slow for crisp perfection.
• 🍫 Ganache finesse: use good chocolate (70% cocoa) and soft butter for that glossy finish.
• ❄️ Make ahead: you can bake the shells in advance and assemble just before serving.

Serving Ideas 🎀

Serve these Othello Bites with espresso after dinner, or as part of an elegant tea-time tray. They also make a stunning edible gift—simply box them in gold or clear packaging and tie with ribbon. 🎁

Each bite offers a story: crispness that gives way to velvet, sweetness balanced by dark intensity. Small, yes—but unforgettable.

*Recipe by Sébastien Ordioni, adapted by JojoM*