Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crystal Sugar Shell:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 tsp lemon extract
- 1/4 tsp blue spirulina powder (for natural color)
- 1 tbsp corn syrup
- For the Cream Core:
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- For the Blueberry Layer:
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- For Garnish (optional):
- Lemon zest
- Freeze-dried blueberry dust
Instructions
- 1. In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and corn syrup and heat until the mixture reaches a hard crack stage (300°F / 150°C).
- 2. Remove from heat and stir in lemon extract and blue spirulina powder until evenly colored.
- 3. Carefully pour into a lined tray and allow to cool until brittle.
- 4. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy.
- 5. Cook blueberries with sugar and lemon juice for 3–5 minutes until slightly jammy, then cool completely.
- 6. Crush the cooled sugar sheet into large crystal-like shards.
- 7. Fill molds or small domes with a layer of cream filling.
- 8. Add a small spoon of blueberry mixture in the center.
- 9. Seal with more cream filling and freeze briefly to firm.
- 10. Coat the outside with crushed crystal sugar shards, pressing gently to adhere.
- 11. Chill until ready to serve.
- 12. Garnish with lemon zest and freeze-dried blueberry dust if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 36 g
- Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Protein: 3 g