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Strawberry Basil Velvet Hearts with Gold Dust Finish

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A delightful strawberry dessert with basil, white chocolate coating, and edible gold dust.

Ingredients

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  • For the Strawberry Basil Velvet Hearts:
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, pureed
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 4 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp unflavored gelatin
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • For the Strawberry Center:
  • 1/2 cup strawberry preserves
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • For the Gold Dust Finish:
  • 1 cup white chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tsp unflavored gelatin
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1 tsp edible gold dust
  • For Garnish (optional):
  • Small basil leaves
  • Fresh strawberry slices

Instructions

  1. 1. Mix gelatin and cold water in a small bowl and let bloom for 5 minutes.
  2. 2. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and strawberry puree until smooth.
  3. 3. Melt the bloomed gelatin and stir into the strawberry mixture.
  4. 4. Fold in the finely chopped basil.
  5. 5. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and gently fold into the mixture.
  6. 6. Combine strawberry preserves and lemon juice in a small bowl.
  7. 7. Fill heart-shaped silicone molds halfway with the strawberry mixture.
  8. 8. Add a spoonful of the strawberry center to each mold.
  9. 9. Cover with the remaining strawberry mixture and smooth the tops.
  10. 10. Freeze for at least 5 hours or until completely firm.
  11. 11. Bloom gelatin for the finish.
  12. 12. Heat condensed milk and warm water, then stir in gelatin until dissolved.
  13. 13. Pour over white chocolate and mix until smooth.
  14. 14. Allow the coating to cool slightly, then unmold the frozen hearts.
  15. 15. Coat the hearts with the white chocolate mixture.
  16. 16. Lightly dust each heart with edible gold dust.
  17. 17. Garnish with basil leaves and strawberry slices.
  18. 18. Serve chilled.

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