Sunset Mango Vanilla Jewel Hearts with Golden Mirror Shell
- Author: Chef Emily
- Yield: 6 1x
- For the Sunset Mango Jewel Hearts:
- 2 cups mango puree, strained
- 1 cup mango nectar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp agar-agar powder
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- For the Vanilla Cloud Center:
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 1 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
- For the Golden Mirror Shell:
- 1/4 cup mango preserves
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp lime juice
- For Garnish (optional):
- Fresh mango cubes
- White chocolate curls
- Edible gold dust
- Combine mango puree, mango nectar, water, sugar, agar-agar powder, lime juice, and salt in a saucepan. Heat while stirring until fully dissolved and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Pour the mixture into heart-shaped silicone molds, filling each cavity halfway. Refrigerate until partially set.
- Whip mascarpone cheese, heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, vanilla bean paste, and sweetened condensed milk until smooth and fluffy. Transfer to a piping bag.
- Pipe a small mound of vanilla cloud filling into the center of each partially set heart. Cover with the remaining mango mixture and refrigerate until fully set and crystal clear.
- Carefully unmold the jewel hearts onto a chilled serving platter.
- Warm mango preserves, honey, water, and lime juice until smooth and glossy. Allow to cool slightly while remaining pourable.
- Brush or drizzle the golden mirror glaze over each heart to create a radiant sunset-like shine.
- Garnish with fresh mango cubes, white chocolate curls, and a delicate dusting of edible gold dust. Serve thoroughly chilled.
Nutrition
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 31g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Protein: 3g