Othello Bites: Dark Choc Ganache Meringue Kisses
Sébastien Ordioni, adapted by JojoM
Crunchy vanilla meringues sandwiched with silky 70% dark chocolate ganache, then rolled in chocolate shavings—bittersweet, elegant, and irresistibly light.
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*
Othello Bites: Dark Choc Ganache Meringue Kisses
Sébastien Ordioni, adapted by JojoMCrunchy vanilla meringues sandwiched with silky 70% dark chocolate ganache, then rolled in chocolate shavings—bittersweet, elegant, and irresistibly light.
Chef's Tips
Dry day = better meringue. Avoid humid conditions for crisp shells.
Warm the ganache gently if too firm; cool briefly if too loose before piping.
Bake meringues low and slow, then let them dry in the turned-off oven with the door ajar.
Use a high-cocoa (70%) chocolate for balance against the sweet meringue.
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Ingredients
Chocolate Ganache
Vanilla Meringue
Chocolate Shavings
Instructions
Make the Chocolate Ganache
- 1
Place chopped chocolate and honey in a heatproof bowl.
- 2
Bring milk and cream to a boil. Pour over chocolate in four additions, stirring with a spatula between each until glossy and elastic.
- 3
When the mixture looks like mayonnaise, blend in the soft butter until smooth.
- 4
Cover and let thicken at cool room temperature until pipeable.
Bake the Meringues
- 1
Heat oven to 120°C (250°F). Lightly grease a baking tray and line with parchment.
- 2
Whisk egg whites with a quarter of the sugar to soft peaks; add vanilla seeds.
- 3
Gradually add the second quarter of sugar; continue whisking to medium peaks.
- 4
Add remaining sugar in a slow stream; whisk to stiff, glossy peaks and the sugar is mostly dissolved.
- 5
Pipe 24 rounds (about 5 cm/2 in diameter) using a size 8 round nozzle.
- 6
Bake 20 minutes at 120°C (250°F), then reduce to 90°C (195°F) and bake 40–55 minutes more until dry. Turn off oven; let meringues dry inside with door ajar.
Prepare Chocolate Shavings
- 1
Pulse chocolate in a food processor to create coarse, fluffy shavings.
Assemble
- 1
Reserve ~200 g (about 1 cup) of ganache for coating.
- 2
Pipe ganache onto the base of 12 meringues; cap with the remaining 12 to form sandwiches.
- 3
Chill 10 minutes to set.
- 4
Brush or thinly coat each sandwich with reserved ganache, then roll in chocolate shavings to cover. Refrigerate until serving.
Comments & Reviews
Sophie
10/12/2025
Added a pinch of espresso powder to the ganache for extra depth. Divine!
Marco
10/12/2025
Baked the meringues the night before and assembled next day—held their crunch beautifully.
Amélie
10/12/2025
The contrast of crisp meringue and silky ganache is perfect. Used 72% chocolate—spot on!
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 chocolate-coated meringue sandwich
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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