Description
This Cherry Blossom Mousse Domes recipe combines the delicate floral notes of cherry blossom syrup with creamy white chocolate mousse for an elegant and light dessert. The mousse is set in dome-shaped silicone molds with a crunchy biscuit or almond praline base, making it both visually stunning and delicious. Perfect for special occasions, these mousse domes offer a silky texture and a beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Mousse Base
- 2 tablespoons cherry blossom syrup or extract
- 2 cups heavy cream (divided)
- 2 gelatin sheets or 1 teaspoon gelatin powder
- 6 ounces white chocolate
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest or juice
- a few drops food coloring (pink or light purple), optional
Additional Components
- 1/2 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup crushed biscuits or almond praline for crunchy base
Instructions
- Prepare Gelatin: Soften gelatin sheets in cold water or bloom gelatin powder in cold water as per package directions to ensure a smooth set without lumps.
- Melt Chocolate and Combine: Gently warm 1 cup of heavy cream with the white chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly until the chocolate is fully melted. Add cherry blossom syrup or extract, sugar, and lemon zest or juice, stirring well to combine all flavors.
- Dissolve Gelatin: Remove the cream and chocolate mixture from heat and fold in the softened gelatin until completely dissolved, ensuring the mixture is smooth.
- Whip Cream: Whip the remaining 1 cup of cold heavy cream until soft peaks form to provide an airy texture to the mousse.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate and cherry blossom mixture carefully to keep the mousse light and airy.
- Assemble Mousse Domes: Optional: add a thin layer of crushed biscuits or almond praline at the bottom of silicone dome molds. Pour or spoon mousse into the molds, adding fresh cherry halves inside before filling completely. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for firm setting.
- Unmold and Garnish: Once set, carefully unmold the mousse domes. Garnish with edible glitter, crushed pistachios, or cherry blossom petals as preferred. Serve chilled and enjoy your elegant dessert.
Notes
- Use high-quality ingredients such as fresh cream and authentic cherry blossom extract for the best flavor.
- Do not overwhip the cream; soft peaks ensure a light, silky mousse texture.
- Allow ample chilling time to ensure the mousse sets firmly and holds its shape.
- Silicone molds make unmolding easy without damaging the delicate mousse domes.
- Adjust sweetness to taste by adding sugar or syrup before setting the mousse.
Keywords: cherry blossom mousse, white chocolate mousse, mousse domes, floral dessert, elegant dessert, silicone mold mousse, light mousse dessert