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Russian imperial cake, meringue cake, and butter cream

Imperial ruso, meringue and buttercream cake

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A cake from the Río de la Plata region: meringue discs made with a dry meringue, topped with a butter cream flavored with syrup and egg yolks, and garnish…

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Recipe from w>José., Mazbel, w>Sergiozif and 9 other contributors, adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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This almond tart is a simplified version of the classic Russian dessert, which originated in Argentina. It combines the sweetness of a meringue with the richness of a butter and almond cream.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time1 hr 30 min
  • Resting2 hr
  • Total3 hr 45 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$8.28 $1.38 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

6 people

meringue

  • $1.92
  • $0.19
  • $0.91
  • $0.04

Butter cream

  • $0.13
  • $1.40
  • $2.77
  • $0.92

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 8 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 100 °C.
  2. Whip the egg whites with the crème de tartre, then gradually add the granulated sugar and powdered sugar until you have a firm meringue; if desired, incorporate the flour. ≈ 10 min
  3. Spread the meringue into 2 or 3 discs on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
  4. For the custard, bring the sugar and water to a boil.
  5. Beat the eggs until they are pale and thick, then slowly pour in the hot syrup while continuing to beat, until the mixture cools.
  6. Incorporate the butter in small pieces until it forms a smooth cream, then add the toasted almonds.
  7. Assemble the cake by alternating layers of meringue and butter cream, and then chill until set.

The bill

Imperial ruso, meringue and buttercream cake

  • 240 g of egg whites$1.92
  • 240 grams of sugar$0.19
  • 240 g of powdered sugar$0.91
  • 1 tablespoon of cornstarch (optional)$0.04
  • 180 grams of sugar$0.13
  • 4 egg yolks$1.40
  • 300 g of softened butter$2.77
  • 100 g of roasted and crushed almonds$0.92

Total$8.28

that's $1.38 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Ingredients

  • 240 g of egg whites
  • 1/2 cup of tartar cream
  • 240 grams of sugar
  • 240 g of powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of cornstarch (optional)
  • 180 grams of sugar
  • 70 ml of water
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 300 g of softened butter
  • 100 g of roasted and crushed almonds

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