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Heavenly Cherry Mirror Bombs with Hidden Vanilla Core

A stunning dessert featuring a glossy cherry mirror shell, a creamy vanilla cheesecake layer, and a hidden mascarpone vanilla core, all topped with a brilliant cherry mirror glaze.

  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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  • For the Cherry Mirror Shell:
  • 2 cups cherry juice
  • 1 cup cherry puree, strained
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 tsp agar-agar powder
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • For the Vanilla Cheesecake Layer:
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • For the Hidden Vanilla Core:
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the Cherry Mirror Glaze:
  • 1/4 cup cherry preserves
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • For Garnish (optional):
  • Fresh cherries
  • White chocolate curls
  • Edible pearl dust
  • Edible silver shimmer

Instructions

  1. Combine cherry juice, cherry puree, water, sugar, agar-agar powder, lemon juice, and salt in a saucepan. Heat while stirring until fully dissolved and bring to a gentle simmer.
  2. Pour the mixture into sphere-shaped silicone molds, coating the sides and filling each cavity halfway. Refrigerate until partially set.
  3. Whip cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla bean paste until smooth and fluffy. Transfer to a piping bag.
  4. In a separate bowl, stir together mascarpone cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract until silky smooth. Spoon into small silicone molds or drop teaspoon-sized portions onto parchment paper and freeze until firm.
  5. Pipe a layer of cheesecake filling into each partially set shell. Place a frozen vanilla core in the center, then cover with additional cheesecake filling. Seal with the remaining cherry mixture and refrigerate until fully set.
  6. Carefully unmold the bombs onto a chilled serving platter.
  7. Warm cherry preserves, honey, water, and lemon juice until smooth and glossy. Allow to cool slightly while remaining pourable.
  8. Brush or drizzle the cherry mirror glaze over each bomb to create a brilliant jewel-like shine.
  9. Garnish with fresh cherries, white chocolate curls, edible pearl dust, and silver shimmer.
  10. Serve thoroughly chilled. Slice open to reveal the hidden vanilla center nestled inside the creamy cheesecake layer.
  • Author: Chef Stella

Nutrition

  • Calories: 315
  • Sugar: 34g
  • Fat: 16g
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Protein: 4g