Ingredients
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- For the Coconut Crystal Shell:
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 cup coconut water
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp agar-agar powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- For the Vanilla Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
- For the Soft Cream Core:
- 1/2 cup whipped cream
- 2 tbsp mascarpone cheese
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Coconut Mirror Glaze:
- 1/4 cup sweetened coconut cream
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For Garnish (optional):
- Toasted coconut flakes
- White chocolate curls
- Edible pearl dust
- Vanilla bean specks
Instructions
- Combine coconut milk, coconut water, sugar, agar-agar powder, vanilla extract, and salt in a saucepan. Heat while stirring until fully dissolved and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Pour the mixture into sphere-shaped silicone molds, coating the sides and filling each cavity halfway. Refrigerate until partially set.
- Whip cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, vanilla bean paste, and sweetened condensed milk until smooth and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together whipped cream, mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to create the soft cream core. Transfer both mixtures to piping bags.
- Pipe a layer of vanilla cheesecake filling into each partially set shell. Add a small dollop of soft cream core in the center, then cover with more cheesecake filling if needed. Seal with the remaining coconut mixture. Refrigerate until fully set.
- Carefully unmold the bombs onto a chilled serving platter.
- Warm coconut cream, honey, water, and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy. Allow to cool slightly while remaining pourable.
- Brush or drizzle the coconut mirror glaze over each bomb to create a luminous pearl-like finish.
- Garnish with toasted coconut flakes, white chocolate curls, edible pearl dust, and vanilla bean specks.
- Serve thoroughly chilled for a silky cheesecake texture with a hidden cloud-like cream center.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 29g
- Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Protein: 4g