Cherry Jasmine Semi-freddoYield 6 squares Chef Jessica Vasquez (Instagram: @jessiecakebakes) at Momotaro in Chicago's West Loop Neighborhood |
Ingredients for Jasmine Semifreddo:
- 200 g. The Perfect Purée Cherry Puree, thawed
- 100 g. sugar
- 15 g. jasmine tea
- 3 gelatin sheets
- 50 g. greek yogurt
- 200 g. heavy cream
- 1 tsp. vanilla paste
Method for Jasime Semifreddo:
- Bloom gelatin sheets in ice-cold water, set aside
- Heat cherry puree, sugar, and jasmine tea in a sauce pan
- Bring mixture to a simmer, ring out bloomed gelatin, and add to mixture
- Whisk to combine, then remove from heat and cover in plastic wrap
- Let mixture steep for 30 minutes
- Pass mixture through chinois into a bowl, let mixture cool to touch
- In a cold mixing bowl, begin to whisk heavy cream and vanilla paste until medium peak
- Once cherry syrup is cool, add yogurt and whisk to combine
- Fold in cherry jasmine mixture into whipped cream until fully incorporated
- Set mouse in desired silicone molds and freeze overnight
Ingredients for Cherry Lime Gelee:
- 500 g. The Perfect Purée Cherry Puree, thawed
- 30 g. The Perfect Purée Lime Zest, thawed
- 150 g. Sugar
- 5 g. Agar
- 2 g. Citric acid
- Yield About 1 pint
Method for Cherry Lime Gelee:
- Combine all ingredients in saucepan, whisk on high and bring to a boil
- Continue whisking and boil mixture for 1 minute
- Pass mixture through chinois into a hotel pan to set
- Place in cooler to set
- Once cooled, place in blender and blend until smooth