Cherry Blossom Parfaits

Yield: 15 Servings

Cherry Blossom Gelée
Pastry Ideale Sheet Gelatin, Gold (018040)

0.56oz (16g)
Granulated Sugar

7oz (200g)
Water
7oz (200g)
Cherry Blossom Extract (or substitute Orange Blossom Extract)

1oz (30g)
Pickled Cherry Blossoms
15 each


Bloom gelatin in cold water and set aside. Combine sugar and water in a sauce pan and bring to boil, then add the bloomed gelatin. Allow to cool then add the cherry blossom extract. Using a sauce funnel, dispense in to the bottom of the glass then place one pickled cherry blossom inside. Refrigerate until set.

Cherry-Blossom-Parfait-(2)
Cherry Mousse
Braun Alaska-Express Neutral (633001)

2.5oz (70g)
Water (68-77°F)
3.5oz (99g)
Braun Cherry Paste (633311)

2.5oz (70g)
Heavy Cream, Whipped
17oz (481g)


Whisk together the Alaska-Express mix and the water, then incorporate the cherry paste.  Fold the whipped cream into the mixture in two stages.  Fill a piping bag with the mousse and pipe a layer on top of the Cherry Blossom Gelée; refrigerate until set.

Cherry Blossom Whipped Sponge
Pastry Ideale Sheet Gelatin, Gold (018040)

0.24oz (7g)
Water
17.6oz (500g)
Granulated Sugar

3.2oz (92g)
Cherry Blossom Extract (or substitute Orange Blossom Extract)
0.5oz (10g)


Bloom gelatin in cold water and set aside. In a sauce pan bring water and sugar to a boil then add bloomed gelatin and cherry blossom extract.  Allow to cool slightly, place inside a bowl fitted to a stand mixer, whip on medium speed then increase the speed to high and whip to full volume. Pipe immediately on top of the Cherry Mousse.

Assembly
Pickled Cherry Blossoms

As Needed

To finish off, place a few pieces of the pickled cherry blossom petals on top of the Cherry Blossom Whipped Sponge and garnish with a chocolate décor or as desired.