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Emerald Kiwi Lime Cheesecake Gems with Glass Mirror Finish

  • Yield: 8 1x

Ingredients

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  • For the Kiwi Lime Cheesecake Mousse:
  • 1 cup kiwi puree
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp gelatin powder
  • 3 tbsp warm water
  • For the Lime Cheesecake Center:
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the Glass Mirror Finish:
  • 1 cup white chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tbsp gelatin powder
  • 3 tbsp warm water
  • Emerald green food coloring, as needed
  • For the Cookie Base:
  • 1 cup vanilla cookie crumbs
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • For Garnish (optional):
  • Kiwi slices
  • Lime zest curls
  • White chocolate shards

Instructions

  1. Bloom gelatin in warm water and let stand for 5 minutes.
  2. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  3. Mix in kiwi puree, lime juice, and vanilla extract.
  4. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and fold into the kiwi mixture.
  5. Stir in dissolved gelatin until fully incorporated.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, lime juice, heavy cream, and vanilla until smooth.
  7. Pipe the lime cheesecake mixture into small molds and freeze until firm.
  8. Fill gem-shaped silicone molds halfway with the kiwi cheesecake mousse.
  9. Place a frozen lime cheesecake center into each mold.
  10. Cover with remaining mousse and freeze until completely firm.
  11. Combine white chocolate, condensed milk, dissolved gelatin, and emerald green coloring until smooth and glossy.
  12. Unmold the frozen gems and place on a wire rack.
  13. Pour the glass mirror finish evenly over each gem.
  14. Mix cookie crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt, then press into small gem-shaped bases.
  15. Place each glazed gem onto a prepared base.
  16. Garnish with kiwi slices, lime zest curls, and white chocolate shards.
  17. Chill for 15 minutes before serving.
  • Author: Chef Stella

Nutrition

  • Calories: 425
  • Sugar: 31 g
  • Fat: 29 g
  • Carbohydrates: 37 g
  • Protein: 6 g