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Ruby Watermelon Vanilla Cream Domes with Glossy Shell

  • Yield: 8 1x

Ingredients

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  • For the Vanilla Cream Filling:
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp gelatin powder
  • 3 tbsp warm water
  • For the Watermelon Core:
  • 2 cups watermelon, finely diced and drained
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp water
  • For the Ruby Glossy Shell:
  • 1 cup white chocolate, melted
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tbsp gelatin powder
  • 3 tbsp warm water
  • Red natural food coloring or beet powder, as needed
  • For the Crunch Base:
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • For Garnish (optional):
  • Small watermelon cubes
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Sugar crystals

Instructions

  1. 1. Bloom gelatin in warm water and set aside for 5 minutes.
  2. 2. Combine watermelon, honey, lime juice, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan.
  3. 3. Cook over medium heat for 4–5 minutes until slightly thickened. Cool completely.
  4. 4. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. 5. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
  6. 6. Stir in the dissolved gelatin until fully incorporated.
  7. 7. Fill silicone dome molds halfway with the vanilla cream mixture.
  8. 8. Add a spoonful of watermelon filling to the center of each mold.
  9. 9. Cover with remaining cream mixture and freeze until firm.
  10. 10. Mix melted white chocolate, condensed milk, dissolved gelatin, and red coloring until smooth and glossy.
  11. 11. Unmold the frozen domes and place on a wire rack.
  12. 12. Pour the ruby glaze evenly over each dome and allow excess glaze to drip off.
  13. 13. Combine graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar, and salt. Press into small rounds and place each dome on top.
  14. 14. Garnish with watermelon cubes, mint leaves, and sugar crystals.
  15. 15. Chill for 15 minutes before serving.
  • Author: Chef Stella

Nutrition

  • Calories: 405
  • Sugar: 29 g
  • Fat: 27 g
  • Carbohydrates: 34 g
  • Protein: 6 g