Description
Delight in the elegant Cherry Blossom Mousse Domes, a delicate and airy dessert featuring the floral essence of cherry blossom syrup combined with creamy white chocolate mousse. This sophisticated treat boasts a light texture with a subtle sweetness, enhanced by fresh cherries and a crunchy biscuit or almond praline base.
Ingredients
Mousse Base
- Cherry blossom syrup or extract – 2 tablespoons
- Heavy cream – 2 cups (divided)
- Gelatin sheets or powder – 2 sheets or 1 teaspoon powder
- White chocolate – 6 ounces
- Sugar – 1/4 cup
- Lemon zest or juice – 1 teaspoon
- Food coloring (pink or light purple) – a few drops, optional
Additions and Garnishes
- Fresh cherries – 1/2 cup, pitted and halved
- Crushed biscuits or almond praline – 1/4 cup for a crunchy base
- Optional garnishes: edible glitter, crushed pistachios, cherry blossom petals
Instructions
- Prepare Gelatin: Soften gelatin sheets in cold water or bloom gelatin powder as per package instructions to ensure smooth setting without lumps.
- Melt Chocolate and Infuse Flavor: Warm 1 cup of heavy cream with white chocolate on low heat, stirring until the chocolate melts completely. Mix in cherry blossom syrup or extract, sugar, and lemon zest or juice to combine flavors.
- Dissolve Gelatin: Remove from heat and fold in the softened gelatin until fully dissolved for a smooth mixture.
- Whip Cream: Whip the remaining 1 cup of cold heavy cream to soft peaks for lightness, then gently fold it into the chocolate cherry blossom mixture to preserve airy texture.
- Assemble Mousse Domes: Place a thin layer of crushed biscuits or almond praline at the bottom of silicone dome molds. Pour in the mousse mixture, adding fresh cherries if desired before filling completely. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight to set firmly.
- Unmold and Garnish: Carefully remove mousse domes from molds once set. Decorate with edible glitter, crushed pistachios, or cherry blossom petals. Serve chilled and enjoy.
Notes
- Use high-quality fresh cream and authentic cherry blossom extract for the best flavor profile.
- Do not overwhip the cream; achieving soft peaks ensures a silky, light mousse texture.
- Allow ample chilling time for the mousse to set firmly and retain its dome shape.
- Silicone molds facilitate easy unmolding and help prevent damage to delicate domes.
- Taste the mousse mixture before setting; adjust sweetness by adding sugar or syrup if necessary.
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