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Blackberry Lemon Quartz Domes with Cheesecake Core

Blackberry Lemon Quartz Domes with Cheesecake Core are a stunning, translucent dessert with a creamy cheesecake center, glazed for a sparkling quartz-like finish.

  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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  • For the Blackberry Lemon Quartz Domes:
  • 2 cups blackberry puree, strained
  • 1 cup water
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 1/2 tsp agar-agar powder
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • For the Cheesecake Core:
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp sour cream
  • For the Blackberry Lemon Glaze:
  • 1/4 cup blackberry preserves
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • For Garnish (optional):
  • Fresh blackberries
  • Lemon zest curls
  • Edible pearl dust

Instructions

  1. Combine blackberry puree, water, sugar, agar-agar powder, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt in a saucepan. Heat while stirring until fully dissolved and bring to a gentle simmer.
  2. Pour the mixture into dome-shaped silicone molds, filling each mold halfway. Refrigerate until slightly set.
  3. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and sour cream until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a piping bag.
  4. Pipe a small mound of cheesecake filling into the center of each partially set dome. Cover with the remaining blackberry mixture and refrigerate until fully set and translucent.
  5. Carefully unmold the quartz domes onto a serving platter.
  6. Warm blackberry preserves, honey, and lemon juice until smooth and glossy. Allow to cool slightly.
  7. Brush the domes with the glaze for a sparkling quartz-like finish.
  8. Garnish with fresh blackberries, lemon zest curls, and a light dusting of edible pearl dust. Serve thoroughly chilled.
  • Author: Chef Stella

Nutrition

  • Calories: 270
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Fat: 14g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Protein: 4g