Ingredients
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- For the Crystal Strawberry Shell:
- 2 cups strawberry puree, strained
- 1 cup strawberry juice
- 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 Dream Cheesecake Mousse:
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- For the Strawberry Lava Center:
- 1/2 cup strawberry preserves
- 2 tbsp strawberry puree
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- For the Crystal Glaze:
- 1/4 cup strawberry preserves
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- For Garnish (optional):
- Fresh strawberries
- White chocolate curls
- Edible pearl dust
- Edible silver shimmer
Instructions
- Combine strawberry puree, strawberry juice, water, sugar, agar-agar powder, lemon juice, and salt in a saucepan. Heat while stirring until fully dissolved and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Pour the mixture into dome-shaped silicone molds, coating the sides and filling each cavity halfway. Refrigerate until partially set.
- Whip mascarpone cheese, heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla bean paste until light, smooth, and fluffy. Transfer to a piping bag.
- In a small bowl, stir together strawberry preserves, strawberry puree, honey, and lemon juice to create the lava filling. Chill until slightly thickened.
- Pipe a layer of cheesecake mousse into each partially set shell. Add a small spoonful of strawberry lava filling in the center, then cover with additional mousse. Seal with the remaining strawberry mixture and refrigerate until fully set.
- Carefully unmold the domes onto a chilled serving platter.
- Warm strawberry preserves, honey, water, and lemon juice until smooth and glossy. Allow to cool slightly while remaining pourable.
- Brush or drizzle the crystal glaze over each dome to create a dazzling glass-like shine.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries, white chocolate curls, edible pearl dust, and silver shimmer.
- Serve thoroughly chilled. When sliced, the luscious strawberry lava center will flow from the creamy dream filling for a stunning dessert presentation.
Nutrition
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 35g
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 3g