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Cherry Vanilla Silk Mirror Hearts

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Delicate heart-shaped mousse desserts with a cherry center and glossy mirror glaze.

Ingredients

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  • For the Cherry Center:
  • 2 cups cherries, pitted and chopped
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water
  • For the Vanilla Silk Mousse:
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • For the Mirror Glaze:
  • 1 cup white chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp red food coloring
  • For Garnish (optional):
  • Fresh cherries
  • White chocolate curls
  • Edible silver flakes

Instructions

  1. 1. Combine cherries, honey, lemon juice, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan.
  2. 2. Cook over medium heat until thick and glossy. Cool completely.
  3. 3. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla bean paste, and salt until smooth.
  4. 4. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and fold into the cream cheese mixture.
  5. 5. Fill heart-shaped silicone molds halfway with vanilla mousse.
  6. 6. Add a spoonful of cherry filling to the center of each mold.
  7. 7. Cover with remaining mousse and smooth the tops.
  8. 8. Freeze for at least 4 hours until completely firm.
  9. 9. Melt white chocolate with sweetened condensed milk and coconut oil until smooth.
  10. 10. Stir in red food coloring until evenly blended.
  11. 11. Unmold the frozen hearts and place on a wire rack.
  12. 12. Pour the mirror glaze evenly over each heart.
  13. 13. Allow the glaze to set completely.
  14. 14. Garnish with fresh cherries, white chocolate curls, and edible silver flakes.

Notes

For best results, ensure the hearts are completely frozen before glazing. The mirror glaze sets quickly, so work efficiently.

Nutrition

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