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Dragon Fruit Coconut Jewel Shells with Tropical Mousse

A stunning dessert featuring translucent pink dragon fruit jelly shells filled with a light tropical mousse and finished with a glossy glaze.

  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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  • For the Dragon Fruit Coconut Jewel Shells:
  • 2 cups pink dragon fruit puree, strained
  • 1 cup coconut water
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 1/2 tsp agar-agar powder
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • For the Tropical Mousse:
  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese
  • 1/2 cup coconut cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp mango puree
  • For the Tropical Glaze:
  • 1/4 cup dragon fruit puree
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp passionfruit pulp
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • For Garnish (optional):
  • Dragon fruit cubes
  • Toasted coconut flakes
  • Edible flower petals

Instructions

  1. Combine dragon fruit puree, coconut water, water, sugar, agar-agar powder, lime juice, and salt in a saucepan. Heat while stirring until fully dissolved and bring to a gentle simmer.
  2. Pour the mixture into seashell-shaped silicone molds and refrigerate until fully set and translucent.
  3. Whip mascarpone cheese, coconut cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and mango puree until smooth, light, and fluffy. Chill until ready to use.
  4. Carefully unmold the jewel shells and create a small cavity in the center of each shell.
  5. Pipe the tropical mousse into the cavity, creating a soft creamy center.
  6. Warm dragon fruit puree, honey, passionfruit pulp, and lime juice until glossy and smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
  7. Brush the shells with the tropical glaze for a sparkling jewel-like finish.
  8. Garnish with dragon fruit cubes, toasted coconut flakes, and edible flower petals. Serve thoroughly chilled.
  • Author: Chef Stella

Nutrition

  • Calories: 275
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Fat: 15g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Protein: 3g