Ingredients
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- For the Mango Habanero Filling:
- 2 cups ripe mango, finely diced
- 1 habanero pepper, seeded and finely minced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- For the Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Crystal Glaze:
- 1 cup clear white grape juice
- 1 tbsp unflavored gelatin powder
- 3 tbsp cold water
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp lime juice
- For Garnish (optional):
- Small mango cubes
- Lime zest curls
- Edible crystal sugar
Instructions
- Combine mango, habanero, honey, lime juice, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat until thickened and glossy. Cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Fill heart-shaped prism molds halfway with the cream mixture.
- Add a spoonful of mango habanero filling to the center of each mold.
- Cover with remaining cream mixture and smooth the tops.
- Freeze for at least 4–6 hours until firm.
- Bloom gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes.
- Warm white grape juice and honey, then dissolve the gelatin completely. Stir in lime juice.
- Cool the glaze until slightly thickened but still pourable.
- Unmold the frozen hearts and place on a wire rack.
- Pour the crystal glaze evenly over each heart to create a diamond-like finish.
- Allow the glaze to set completely.
- Garnish with mango cubes, lime zest curls, and edible crystal sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 21 g
- Fat: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Protein: 3 g