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Diamond Lime Cheesecake Jewels with Crystal Glaze

A stunning dessert featuring lime cheesecake jewels with a creamy center and shimmering crystal glaze.

  • Yield: 8 1x

Ingredients

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  • For the Diamond Lime Cheesecake Jewels:
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp lime zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp unflavored gelatin
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • Green food coloring, as needed
  • For the Lime Cream Center:
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • For the Crystal Glaze:
  • 1 cup white chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tsp unflavored gelatin
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1 tsp clear edible shimmer dust
  • For Garnish (optional):
  • Lime zest curls
  • Edible crystal sugar

Instructions

  1. 1. Mix gelatin and cold water in a small bowl and let bloom for 5 minutes.
  2. 2. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. 3. Melt the bloomed gelatin and stir into the cheesecake mixture.
  4. 4. Add a few drops of green food coloring to create a vibrant jewel-toned color.
  5. 5. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and gently fold into the mixture.
  6. 6. Combine mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, lime juice, and heavy cream until smooth.
  7. 7. Fill diamond-shaped molds halfway with the lime cheesecake mixture.
  8. 8. Add a spoonful of lime cream center into each mold.
  9. 9. Cover with the remaining cheesecake mixture and smooth the tops.
  10. 10. Freeze for at least 5 hours or until completely firm.
  11. 11. Bloom gelatin for the glaze.
  12. 12. Heat condensed milk and warm water, then stir in gelatin until dissolved.
  13. 13. Pour over white chocolate and mix until smooth and glossy.
  14. 14. Stir in clear shimmer dust and allow the glaze to cool to a pourable consistency.
  15. 15. Unmold frozen jewels and place on a wire rack.
  16. 16. Pour the crystal glaze evenly over each jewel.
  17. 17. Allow the glaze to set until shiny and smooth.
  18. 18. Garnish with lime zest curls and edible crystal sugar.
  19. 19. Serve chilled.

Notes

Nutritional Info (per serving, serves 8): Calories: 350, Protein: 5 g, Carbohydrates: 28 g, Fat: 24 g, Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 24 g, Sodium: 120 mg

  • Author: Chef Stella

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 24 g
  • Fat: 24 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Protein: 5 g