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Emerald Matcha Praline Spheres with Gold Mirror Glaze

  • Yield: 8 1x

Ingredients

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  • For the Emerald Matcha Spheres:
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp matcha powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp unflavored gelatin
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • 1 tbsp pistachio paste
  • For the Praline Center:
  • 1/2 cup praline spread
  • 2 tbsp mascarpone cheese
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped toasted hazelnuts
  • For the Gold Mirror 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 edible gold luster dust
  • For Garnish (optional):
  • Chopped pistachios
  • Edible gold flakes

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, matcha powder, vanilla extract, and pistachio paste until smooth.
  3. 3. Melt the bloomed gelatin and stir into the matcha mixture.
  4. 4. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and gently fold into the mixture.
  5. 5. Combine praline spread, mascarpone cheese, and toasted hazelnuts until smooth.
  6. 6. Fill sphere molds halfway with the matcha mixture.
  7. 7. Add a spoonful of praline center into each mold.
  8. 8. Cover with the remaining matcha mixture and smooth the tops.
  9. 9. Freeze for at least 5 hours or until completely firm.
  10. 10. Bloom gelatin for the glaze.
  11. 11. Heat condensed milk and warm water, then stir in gelatin until dissolved.
  12. 12. Pour over white chocolate and mix until smooth and glossy.
  13. 13. Stir in edible gold luster dust until evenly incorporated.
  14. 14. Allow glaze to cool to a pourable consistency.
  15. 15. Unmold frozen spheres and place on a wire rack.
  16. 16. Pour the gold mirror glaze evenly over each sphere.
  17. 17. Garnish with chopped pistachios and edible gold flakes.
  18. 18. Serve chilled.
  • Author: Chef Stella

Nutrition

  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 24 g
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Carbohydrates: 29 g
  • Protein: 6 g