Start by preparing the chocolate layers then finish with the dacquoise.
1- For each layer of chocolate layers, melt the chocolate in a bain-marie.
2- Meanwhile, whip three egg whites until stiff peaks form, gradually adding two tablespoons of caster sugar.
3- Once the chocolate is melted, add it in a thin stream to the whipped egg whites and gently mix until the mixture is homogeneous.
4- Line a loaf tin with cling film. Pour the mixture into the tin, sprinkle with praline and place it in the freezer.
5- After 30 minutes, repeat the process with the praline chocolate then with the caramel chocolate.
6- Once the three layers are well set in the freezer, for example the next day, prepare the chocolate dacquoise. Lazy as I am, I invite you to go HERE the first part describes how to make a dacquoise! Once cooked and cooled, cut the dacquoise to the size of the tin and place it on the ice cream layers.
We're almost done! Up to this point, everything can be prepared, I made it a week before Christmas to have peace of mind!
The day before, if you wish, to dress the sides of the log, you can prepare a dacquoise (the same as for the base of the log, but without chocolate for me) or meringue, depending on your taste! And that's it, it's done!
You can decorate the log however you like!
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