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Pomegranate Mousse Domes

Delightful pomegranate mousse domes with a glossy finish, perfect for special occasions.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Mousse
  • 2 cups heavy cream (whipped for texture) Chill the cream well before whipping.
  • 1/2 cup fresh pomegranate juice Use fresh juice for the best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon gelatin Can substitute with powdered gelatin.
  • 3 oz white chocolate (melted) Melt using a double boiler.
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup fresh pomegranate juice
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon gelatin
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method
 

Prepare the Mousse
  1. In a bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl, dissolve the gelatin in warm pomegranate juice and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
  3. In a saucepan, melt the white chocolate, stirring in the sugar until fully dissolved.
  4. Add the vanilla extract to the white chocolate mixture and stir until smooth.
  5. Combine the melted white chocolate mixture with the whipped cream. Gently fold in the gelatin mixture until fully incorporated.
  6. Pour the mousse mixture into dome molds and refrigerate for 4-6 hours or until set.
Prepare the Pomegranate Glaze
  1. In a saucepan, combine the pomegranate juice and sugar, heating until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Dissolve the gelatin in the mixture, then stir in the lemon juice.
  3. Let the glaze cool slightly before pouring it over the set mousse domes.
  4. Refrigerate again for 30-60 minutes to allow the glaze to firm up.
Assemble the Domes
  1. Once the mousse has set and the glaze has firmed up, carefully remove the domes from the molds.
  2. Place them on a serving plate and allow the glaze to shine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

Serve on elegant dessert plates, garnished with fresh pomegranate seeds or edible flowers. Pair with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgence. Keep in the refrigerator for up to three days.

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