Rose Gold Strawberry Crystal Blossoms
- For the Strawberry Blossom Shells:
- 2 cups strawberry puree
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp gelatin powder
- 2 tbsp cold water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- For the Cream Filling:
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- For the Rose Gold Crystal Glaze:
- 1 cup white chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp gelatin powder
- 3 tbsp cold water
- 1 tsp strawberry puree
- 1/2 tsp edible gold luster dust
- A few drops pink food coloring
- For Garnish (optional):
- 2 tbsp freeze-dried strawberry crumbs
- 1 tbsp white chocolate curls
- Edible rose petals
- For the Strawberry Blossom Shells: Bloom gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes.
- Heat strawberry puree, heavy cream, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt until warm and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
- Pour a thin layer into blossom-shaped silicone molds, coating the sides evenly.
- Chill until partially set.
- For the Cream Filling: Whip mascarpone, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla bean paste until light and fluffy.
- Fill each mold with the cream filling, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Cover with the remaining strawberry mixture and smooth the tops.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours until completely firm.
- For the Rose Gold Crystal Glaze: Bloom gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes.
- Heat sweetened condensed milk and water until steaming. Remove from heat and stir in gelatin until dissolved.
- Pour over white chocolate and whisk until smooth.
- Add strawberry puree, pink food coloring, and edible gold luster dust until a glossy rose gold finish forms.
- Allow glaze to cool until slightly thickened but still pourable.
- To Assemble: Unmold the frozen blossoms and place on a wire rack.
- Pour the rose gold crystal glaze evenly over each blossom, allowing excess glaze to drip away.
- Let the coating set before transferring to serving plates.
- Finish with freeze-dried strawberry crumbs, white chocolate curls, and edible rose petals.
- Serve chilled.
Nutrition
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 31g
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Protein: 5g