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Kiwi Lime Crystal Waterlily Cakes with White Chocolate Core

A stunning dessert featuring a translucent kiwi lime gelée filled with creamy white chocolate, topped with kiwi slices resembling waterlily petals.

  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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  • For the Kiwi Lime Crystal Layer:
  • 3 cups kiwi, peeled and blended
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 cups water
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 1/2 tsp agar-agar powder
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • For the White Chocolate Core:
  • 6 oz white chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the Waterlily Assembly:
  • 2 kiwis, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • For Garnish (optional):
  • Lime zest curls
  • Micro mint leaves
  • Edible white flower petals

Instructions

  1. Combine blended kiwi, lime juice, water, sugar, agar-agar, lime zest, and salt in a saucepan. Heat while stirring until fully dissolved and bring to a gentle simmer.
  2. Pour the mixture into shallow molds or a baking dish and refrigerate until completely set and crystal clear.
  3. Meanwhile, heat heavy cream until warm and pour over white chocolate. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth. Mix in cream cheese and vanilla extract. Chill until thick enough to pipe or spoon.
  4. Cut the kiwi lime crystal layer into round cake shapes using a ring cutter.
  5. Pipe or spoon a portion of the white chocolate filling onto the center of one crystal round and top with another round to create a filled crystal cake.
  6. Arrange thin kiwi slices around the top in overlapping layers to resemble waterlily petals. Brush lightly with a mixture of honey and lime juice for shine.
  7. Chill for 15 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set together.
  8. Garnish with lime zest curls, micro mint, and edible flower petals if desired.
  • Author: Chef Stella

Nutrition

  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 26g
  • Fat: 11g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Protein: 3g