Emerald Kiwi Jewel Cubes with Lime Cream Layers
- Author: Chef Emily
- Yield: 8 1x
- For the Kiwi Jelly Layer:
- 1 1/2 cups kiwi puree
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp gelatin powder
- 3 tbsp warm water
- For the Lime Cream Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Green Mirror Glaze:
- 1 cup white chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tbsp gelatin powder
- 3 tbsp warm water
- Green food coloring, as needed
- Pearl shimmer dust, 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 kiwi slices
- Lime zest curls
- White chocolate shards
- 1. Bloom gelatin in warm water and let stand for 5 minutes.
- 2. Heat kiwi puree with sugar and lime juice until smooth.
- 3. Stir in dissolved gelatin and pour into square molds to set.
- 4. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- 5. Add lime juice, zest, vanilla, and fold in whipped heavy cream.
- 6. Once kiwi layer is set, cut into cubes.
- 7. Fill cube molds halfway with lime cream mixture.
- 8. Insert kiwi jelly cubes into the center of each mold.
- 9. Cover with remaining lime cream and freeze until firm.
- 10. Combine white chocolate, condensed milk, gelatin, green coloring, and shimmer dust until smooth and glossy.
- 11. Unmold cube desserts and place on a wire rack.
- 12. Pour green mirror glaze evenly over each cube.
- 13. Mix cookie crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt, then press into square bases.
- 14. Place each glazed cube onto a prepared base.
- 15. Garnish with kiwi slices, lime zest curls, and white chocolate shards.
- 16. Chill for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 31 g
- Fat: 28 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Protein: 6 g