Pistachio Cranberry Kirsch Entremet

Yield: 2 Entremets

Pistachio Dacquoise
N.U.T. Almond Flour (204162)

4.5oz (127g)
N.U.T. Pistachio Flour (204163)

4.5oz (127g)
Granulated Sugar
9oz (255g)
Egg Whites

7oz (198g)

Sift the nut flours together and set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer, whip the egg whites with the sugar to stiff peaks, using the whisk attachment. Gently fold the nut flour mixture into the egg whites. Spread evenly on a sheet pan lined with a Silikomart Silkmat (591030). Bake the mixture at 350ºF/176ºC for 7 to 9 minutes or until done. Cut into 6 in/15.2 cm squares.
Pistachio-Cranberry-Kirsch-Entremet-(2)
Pistachio Sugar Crust
Butter, Softened

10.5oz (297g)
Sugar in the Raw

5oz (141g)
Salt

0.1oz (2g)
Eggs

1.8oz (50g)
N.U.T. Pistachio Flour (204163)

6.3oz (180g)
All-Purpose Flour

11.3oz (320g)
Baking Powder

0.6oz (16g)


In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and salt. Add the eggs, both flours, and the baking powder. Allow the dough to rest, and then roll it out, cut into 6 in/15.2 cm squares, and place in a 6 in/15.2 cm square metal frame. Bake at 340ºF/171ºC for 15 minutes.


Cranberry-Cherry Marmalade
Frozen Cranberries, Halved

5.3oz (150g)
Caraman Cherry Purée (583108)

3.5oz (100g)
Granulated Sugar

4.4oz (125g)
Pastry Ideale Glucose (505092)

1.8oz (50g)
Pastry Ideale Pectin Powder for Preserves (204325)

0.2oz (7g)
Granulated Sugar

0.9oz (25g)
Frutta Prima Original Tahitian Vanilla Beans (596102)

1 each
Wolfberger Kirsch Concentrate, Gelified (539008)

1.5oz (42g)
Lemon Juice

1oz (28g)


Combine all of the ingredients, except for the lemon juice, in a sauce pan and bring it to a boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Then, add the lemon juice. Remove from heat and allow to cool for assembly.


Kirsch Mousse
Heavy Cream

17.5oz (496g)
Braun Alaska-Express Neutral (633001)

3.5oz (100g)
Water, 68ºF/20ºC
4.5oz (127g)
Wolfberger Kirsch Concentrate, Gelified (539008)

1.5oz (42g)


Whip the heavy cream to a soft peak. In a separate bowl, combine the neutral mix with the water and the kirsch paste. Fold into the cream.


Pistachio Mirror Glaze
Pastry Ideale Sheet Gelatin, Gold (018040)

1.1oz (30g)
Cold Water

6.3oz (180g)
Granulated Sugar

15.9oz (450g)
Water
10.6oz (300g)
Pastry Ideale Glucose (505092)
15.9oz (450g)
Evaporated Milk
10.6oz (300g)
Des Alpes Opal White Couverture Coins (500506)
15.9oz (450g)
N.U.T. Pistachio Paste, Sweetened (501042)
3.5oz (100g)
Pastry Ideale Cocoa Butter Color, White (586046)
0.1oz (2g)


Soak the gelatin in the first amount of water. Bring the sugar, second amount of water, and glucose to a simmer, and then add the evaporated milk. Drain the gelatin sheets and whisk into the mixture while it is still warm. Pour the mixture over the white couverture coins to emulsify, and then add the pistachio paste and white cocoa butter. Allow the glaze to cool to 77ºF/25ºC before glazing the entremets.

Assembly
Confiseur Pink Macaron Shell (640202)

As Needed
Fresh Cranberries

As Needed
N.U.T. Premium Pistachios (532001)

As Needed
Chocolate Décor

As Needed

Place a layer of the Pistachio Dacquoise on top of the Pistachio Sugar Crust while still in the frame. Spread an even layer of the Cranberry-Cherry Marmalade on top of the dacquoise, followed by an even layer of the Kirsch Mousse. Repeat to create another layer and freeze. Pour the Pistachio Mirror Glaze on top of the layers and freeze again. Remove from the metal frame and garnish with pink macaron shells, cranberries, pistachios, and chocolate décor.