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Kiwi Lime Crystal Leaves with White Chocolate Cream

Delicate translucent leaves filled with silky white chocolate cream, glazed with kiwi lime.

  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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  • For the Kiwi Lime Crystal Leaves:
  • 2 cups kiwi puree, strained
  • 1 cup water
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 1/2 tsp agar-agar powder
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • For the White Chocolate Cream:
  • 6 oz white chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4 oz mascarpone cheese
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the Kiwi Lime Glaze:
  • 1/4 cup kiwi jam
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • For Garnish (optional):
  • Thin kiwi slices
  • Lime zest curls
  • White chocolate shavings

Instructions

  1. Combine kiwi puree, water, sugar, agar-agar powder, lime juice, lime zest, and salt in a saucepan. Heat while stirring until fully dissolved and bring to a gentle simmer.
  2. Pour the mixture into leaf-shaped silicone molds and refrigerate until fully set and translucent.
  3. Heat half of the heavy cream until warm. Pour over the white chocolate and stir until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
  4. Whip the remaining heavy cream with mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Fold in the melted white chocolate and chill until thickened.
  5. Carefully unmold the crystal leaves and create a small cavity or opening in the center of each leaf.
  6. Pipe the white chocolate cream into the center, creating a silky, creamy filling.
  7. Warm kiwi jam, honey, and lime juice until smooth and glossy. Allow to cool slightly.
  8. Brush the crystal leaves with the glaze and garnish with kiwi slices, lime zest curls, and white chocolate shavings. Serve thoroughly chilled.
  • Author: Chef Stella

Nutrition

  • Calories: 275
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Fat: 14g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Protein: 3g