Saint-Honor Cake

Prepare the meringue dough: combine 1/2 cup water with 1/4 cup unsalted butter and a pinch of salt

Heat over low heat, whisking constantly, until the butter melts

Remove from heat and add all-purpose flour, stirring quickly with a wooden spoon

Stir rapidly to prevent lumps

Pour into a bowl and mix in one egg, beating well

Add the second egg and beat until smooth. Reserve

Prepare the dough: combine 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1/4 cup unsalted butter

Mix with two knives until a crumb forms

Gradually add 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons milk, stirring until a ball forms

Knead briefly until smooth

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to a thickness of about 1/8 inch

Cut into desired shapes and sizes

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 25 minutes, or until golden brown

Let cool and remove from baking sheet

For the cream: combine 2 cups milk, 3 slightly beaten eggs, and 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter

Cook over low heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens

Remove from heat and let cool

Prepare the meringue: beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Reserve

Melt 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a saucepan over low heat

Gradually add beaten egg whites, beating constantly, until stiff peaks form

Add to cream mixture and mix well

Use as filling for cake

For the caramel: combine 4 cups granulated sugar and 4 tablespoons milk

Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until caramel forms

Dip each meringue into caramel and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Let cool completely

Total calories: 5898.