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Diamond Blackberry Vanilla Cheesecake Bombs with Crystal Shell

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A decadent and unique layered cheesecake bomb with a blackberry center, vanilla mousse, and a shimmering purple crystal shell, served on a cookie base.

Ingredients

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  • For the Vanilla Cheesecake Mousse:
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp gelatin powder
  • 3 tbsp warm water
  • For the Blackberry Center:
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blackberries
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp water
  • For the Crystal Shell:
  • 1 cup white chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tbsp gelatin powder
  • 3 tbsp warm water
  • Purple food coloring, as needed
  • For the Cookie Base:
  • 1 cup vanilla cookie crumbs
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • For Garnish (optional):
  • Fresh blackberries
  • White chocolate curls
  • Sugar crystal shards

Instructions

  1. Bloom gelatin in warm water and let stand for 5 minutes.
  2. In a saucepan, combine blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and water.
  3. Cook over medium heat for 5–6 minutes until thickened. Cool completely.
  4. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  5. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and fold into the cream cheese mixture.
  6. Stir in vanilla extract and dissolved gelatin until fully incorporated.
  7. Fill diamond-shaped silicone molds halfway with the cheesecake mousse.
  8. Add a spoonful of blackberry filling to the center of each mold.
  9. Cover with remaining mousse and freeze until completely firm.
  10. Mix white chocolate, condensed milk, dissolved gelatin, and purple coloring until smooth and glossy.
  11. Unmold the frozen bombs and place on a wire rack.
  12. Pour the crystal shell glaze evenly over each bomb.
  13. Combine cookie crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt, then press into small diamond-shaped bases.
  14. Place each glazed bomb onto a prepared base.
  15. Garnish with fresh blackberries, white chocolate curls, and sugar crystal shards.
  16. Chill for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, ensure the molds are well-filled and frozen solid before glazing. The gelatin must be fully dissolved to avoid lumps.

Nutrition

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