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Citrus Burst Diamond Cheesecake Domes with Crystal Mirror Glaze


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  • Author: Chef Billy

Description

Elegant individual cheesecake domes infused with bright citrus flavors, coated in a crystal-clear mirror glaze that shimmers like diamonds. A stunning dessert perfect for special occasions.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For Crystal Mirror Glaze:
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoons gelatin powder
  • 1/4 cup cold water (for blooming gelatin)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract
  • Silver edible glitter (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place 6 silicone dome molds (about 4-inch size) on it.
  2. In a small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until combined. Press mixture evenly into the bottom of each dome mold to form a thin crust. Refrigerate while preparing filling.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and beat until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined. Add lemon juice, orange juice, lemon zest, orange zest, sour cream, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
  4. Pour cheesecake filling over the crust in each dome mold, filling to the top. Tap molds gently to remove air bubbles.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are set but center still jiggles slightly. Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  6. For crystal mirror glaze: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup water, sugar, and corn syrup. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat.
  7. In a small bowl, bloom gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes. Add bloomed gelatin and sweetened condensed milk to the warm syrup mixture; stir until gelatin dissolves. Let cool to about 90°F (32°C).
  8. Stir in lemon extract, orange extract, and optional silver edible glitter. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps.
  9. Remove frozen cheesecake domes from molds. Place on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Pour warm glaze over each dome, coating completely. Let excess drip off.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow glaze to set. Serve chilled.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste. For a more vibrant color, add a drop of yellow or orange food coloring to the glaze.