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Tropical Pineapple Crystal Domes with Coconut Cream Core

A stunning dessert featuring translucent pineapple domes with a creamy coconut center, glazed for a sparkling finish.

  • Total Time: 4 hours (includes chilling)
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • For the Tropical Pineapple Crystal Shell:
  • 2 cups pineapple juice
  • 1 cup pineapple puree, strained
  • 1 1/2 cups coconut water
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 tsp agar-agar powder
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • For the Coconut Cream Core:
  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese
  • 1/2 cup coconut cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 2 tbsp finely shredded sweetened coconut
  • For the Crystal Glaze:
  • 1/4 cup pineapple preserves
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp fresh lime juice
  • For Garnish (optional):
  • Fresh pineapple cubes
  • Toasted coconut flakes
  • White chocolate curls
  • Edible gold dust

Instructions

  1. Combine pineapple juice, pineapple puree, coconut water, sugar, agar-agar powder, lime juice, and salt in a saucepan. Heat while stirring until fully dissolved and bring to a gentle simmer.
  2. Pour the mixture into dome-shaped silicone molds, filling each cavity halfway. Refrigerate until partially set.
  3. Whip mascarpone cheese, coconut cream, powdered sugar, vanilla bean paste, and shredded coconut until smooth, light, and fluffy. Transfer to a piping bag.
  4. Pipe a generous mound of coconut cream filling into the center of each partially set dome. Cover with the remaining pineapple mixture and refrigerate until fully set and crystal clear.
  5. Carefully unmold the domes onto a chilled serving platter.
  6. Warm pineapple preserves, honey, water, and lime juice until smooth and glossy. Allow to cool slightly while remaining pourable.
  7. Brush or drizzle the glaze over each dome to create a sparkling tropical crystal finish.
  8. Garnish with fresh pineapple cubes, toasted coconut flakes, white chocolate curls, and a delicate dusting of edible gold dust.
  9. Serve thoroughly chilled for a refreshing pineapple shell with a rich coconut cream surprise inside.

Notes

For best results, use a high-quality agar-agar and ensure the molds are completely level in the refrigerator to achieve clear domes.

  • Author: Chef Stella
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: Tropical

Nutrition

  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 34g
  • Fat: 15g
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Protein: 4g