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White whole round vacherin, two discs of meringue, fine chantilly on the periphery and some rosettes; a detached part shows white vanilla underside and purple blackcurrant on top.
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Retro & Traditional / Iced ice creams & desserts

Vanilla and Blackcurrant Vacherin with a Whipped-Cream Wreath

A recipe by CakeChristmas / Updated on 30 October 2026.

The family vacherin is mounted between two discs of meringue. Vanilla underneath and blackcurrant above form two strata, with a thin chantilly on the sides and some rosettes.

Circle of 18 cm, height 8 cm; 8 parts / The family vacherin is mounted between two discs of meringue. Vanilla underneath and blackcurrant above form two strata, with a thin chantilly on the sides and some rosettes.

8Indicative portions
45 minPreparation
1 hour 30 minutesBaking
6 hRest & Cooling
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Preparation

  1. Whisk the egg whites, gradually adding the sugar. Draw two 18 cm circles on the back of the paper, flip it over and pipe two 1 to 1.5 cm thick discs. Pipe any small surplus next to it.
  2. Dry 1 h 30 at 100 °C, then cool 1 hour in the oven. The discs should peel off without sticking and be dry in the center.
  3. Place a disc in the covered circle. Soften the vanilla ice cream for a few minutes in the refrigerator without melting it and then spread it over the meringue. Freeze for 30 minutes. Then spread the blackcurrant sorbet slightly softened and place the second disc.
  4. Freeze 4 hours. Whisk cream and icing sugar. Remove the circle and paper; spread a thin layer of chantilly on the periphery, then pipe the rest in small rosettes on top.
  5. Freeze another 30 minutes. Let cool for about 8 minutes before cutting: the cup should show vanilla under the blackcurrant layer.

Preserve and Serve

7 days in the freezer at 18 °C, in a box; do not refreeze after melting.

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  • Use a clean bowl and whisks, without a trace of fat, to whisk the whites.
  • Follow the order of sugar addition and step-by-step temperatures: they depend on the preparation.
  • Stop whipping to the texture described in the recipe; do not add any cooking or drying that is not provided for in the steps.

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