Ingredients
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For the Pistachio Mousse:
- 200g pistachio paste (or pistachios blended into a paste)
- 200ml heavy cream
- 150g milk
- 50g sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 sheets gelatin (or 1 tablespoon powdered gelatin)
- 250ml whipped cream
For the Vanilla Cream:
- 250ml heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 egg yolks
- 150ml milk
- 1 sheet gelatin (or 1 teaspoon powdered gelatin)
For the Sponge Cake:
- 3 large eggs
- 90g sugar
- 90g flour
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the Glaze:
- 100g white chocolate
- 100ml heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon pistachio paste
- A pinch of green food coloring (optional, for a vibrant look)
For Decoration (Optional):
- Crushed pistachios
- Fresh berries or edible flowers for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Sponge Cake
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk Eggs and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Fold in Flour and Vanilla: Gently fold in the flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Be careful not to deflate the batter.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 8-10 minutes or until the cake is golden and springy to the touch. Let the cake cool completely.
- Cut the Cake: Once cooled, cut the sponge cake into a circle or square that fits your entremets mold (usually around 6-8 inches in diameter).
Prepare the Pistachio Mousse
- Soak Gelatin: Soak the gelatin sheets in cold water for about 5 minutes. If using powdered gelatin, sprinkle it over 2 tablespoons of cold water and let it bloom.
- Heat Milk, Pistachio Paste, and Sugar: In a saucepan, combine the milk, pistachio paste, and sugar. Warm the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Add Gelatin: Remove from heat, then add the bloomed gelatin to the mixture. Stir until fully dissolved.
- Cool the Mixture: Let the pistachio mixture cool to room temperature.
- Whip Cream: Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks.
- Combine: Gently fold the whipped cream into the pistachio mixture until smooth and well combined.
Prepare the Vanilla Cream
- Soak Gelatin: Soak the gelatin in cold water for about 5 minutes.
- Cook the Milk and Egg Yolks: In a saucepan, heat the milk and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together. Gradually pour the hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
- Thicken the Custard: Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat.
- Add Gelatin: Stir the bloomed gelatin into the custard until fully dissolved. Let it cool to room temperature.
- Whip the Cream: Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks.
- Combine: Once the custard has cooled, fold in the whipped cream gently until smooth.
Assemble the Entremets
- Prepare the Mold: Line an entremets ring (or a cake ring) with acetate strips for easy removal. Place the sponge cake at the bottom of the mold.
- Layer the Pistachio Mousse: Pour a layer of pistachio mousse over the sponge cake, smoothing it evenly. Freeze the entremets for about 30 minutes to set the mousse.
- Layer the Vanilla Cream: Once the pistachio mousse has set, pour a layer of vanilla cream over it. Return the entremets to the freezer for another 1-2 hours to fully set.
- Final Pistachio Mousse Layer: After the vanilla cream layer is set, add the remaining pistachio mousse, smoothing it out evenly. Freeze the entremets for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
Prepare the Glaze
- Melt White Chocolate: In a heatproof bowl, melt the white chocolate and heavy cream together over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth.
- Add Pistachio Paste: Stir in the pistachio paste and a small amount of green food coloring, if desired. Let the glaze cool slightly before using.
Glaze the Entremets
- Unmold the Entremets: Once the entremets has set, carefully remove the ring and acetate.
- Pour the Glaze: Pour the pistachio glaze over the entremets, allowing it to drip down the sides for a beautiful, glossy finish.
- Chill: Refrigerate the entremets for at least 30 minutes to set the glaze.
Decorate the Entremets
- Garnish: Decorate with crushed pistachios, fresh berries, or edible flowers for a touch of color and elegance.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Chill Time: At least 4 hours (to set the mousse)
- Cook Time: 1 hr
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8-10 servings
- Calories: 350–400 kcal
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g