Description
Cherry Blossom Mousse Domes are an elegant and light dessert that combines a tender, airy texture with a subtle floral cherry blossom flavor. Perfect for spring celebrations or special occasions, these mousse domes feature a delicate pink hue, a smooth dome shape, and a melt-in-your-mouth creaminess that impresses both in taste and presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 200 ml Heavy Whipping Cream
- 50 g Sugar
- 5 sheets Gelatin or 2 teaspoons gelatin powder
- 100 g White Chocolate
- 30 ml Cherry Blossom Syrup or Extract
Optional Ingredients
- Fresh Cherries or Cherry Jam, for filling
Instructions
- Prepare the Gelatin: Soak gelatin sheets in cold water for 5 to 10 minutes until soft, or sprinkle powdered gelatin over cold water to bloom. This step ensures your mousse sets perfectly.
- Melt the White Chocolate: Gently melt the white chocolate over a double boiler or microwave in short bursts to avoid burning, then set aside to cool slightly.
- Whip the Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks, being careful not to overbeat, as it needs to remain light and fluffy.
- Combine Cherry Blossom Syrup and Gelatin: Warm the cherry blossom syrup slightly and mix in the softened gelatin until fully dissolved, ensuring the flavor infuses smoothly into the mousse.
- Fold Ingredients Together: Gently fold the gelatin-syrup mixture into the melted white chocolate, then carefully incorporate the whipped cream, maintaining the light texture.
- Fill Mousse Domes Molds: Pour the mousse mixture into silicone dome molds, optionally adding a spoonful of cherry jam or fresh cherries in the center, then smooth the tops.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate the molds for at least 4 hours or until the mousse is fully set and firm to the touch.
- Unmold and Serve: Carefully remove the mousse domes from the molds, garnish as desired, and enjoy your delicate Cherry Blossom Mousse Domes!
Notes
- Always use chilled mixing bowls and whisks for whipping cream to achieve the best volume and texture.
- Avoid overheating gelatin as it can lose its setting power; dissolve it in warm, not boiling, liquid.
- Fold ingredients slowly with a spatula rather than stirring vigorously to keep the mousse light.
- Flexible silicone dome molds make unmolding easier and keep mousse domes perfectly shaped.
- Taste your cherry blossom syrup before use and adjust sugar to maintain a delicate, balanced floral flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake, chilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mousse dome
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: cherry blossom, mousse, dessert, spring dessert, floral dessert, light dessert, white chocolate mousse
