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Aurora Lemon Blueberry Crystal Bombs with Cream Core

A stunning dessert combining a blueberry-lemon shell with a creamy center, topped with a shimmering aurora glaze.

  • Yield: 8 1x

Ingredients

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  • For the Lemon Blueberry Shell:
  • 2 cups blueberries
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp unflavored gelatin powder
  • 3 tbsp cold water
  • For the Cream Core:
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the Aurora Crystal Glaze:
  • 1 cup clear white grape juice
  • 1 tbsp unflavored gelatin powder
  • 3 tbsp cold water
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 drop blue food coloring
  • 1 drop purple food coloring
  • For Garnish (optional):
  • Fresh blueberries
  • Lemon zest curls
  • Edible shimmer dust

Instructions

  1. 1. Bloom gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes.
  2. 2. Blend blueberries, honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
  3. 3. Warm a small portion of the blueberry mixture and dissolve the bloomed gelatin into it.
  4. 4. Stir back into the remaining mixture and cool slightly.
  5. 5. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  6. 6. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and fold into the cream cheese mixture.
  7. 7. Fill half-sphere molds one-third full with the blueberry mixture and chill until partially set.
  8. 8. Add a spoonful of cream filling to the center of each mold.
  9. 9. Cover with remaining blueberry mixture and refrigerate until fully set.
  10. 10. Bloom gelatin for the glaze in cold water.
  11. 11. Warm white grape juice and dissolve the gelatin completely. Stir in lemon juice.
  12. 12. Divide the glaze and tint lightly with blue and purple coloring, then swirl gently for an aurora effect.
  13. 13. Unmold the bombs and place on a wire rack.
  14. 14. Pour the crystal glaze evenly over each bomb.
  15. 15. Allow the glaze to set completely.
  16. 16. Garnish with blueberries, lemon zest curls, and edible shimmer dust before serving.
  • Author: Chef Stella

Nutrition

  • Calories: 185
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Fat: 11 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Protein: 3 g