Pecan, Chamomile & Cherry
A light creation with an outstanding balance between the floral notes of the chamomile, the freshness of the cherries and the crunchy texture of the pecans. A great technical dessert to prepare at home for a special occasion.
Mix <quantity>300<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of heavy cream and <quantity>13<unit>g</unit></quantity> of dried chamomile. Cover with cling film and refrigerate for 12h to infuse the cream
Strain the cream into a clean bowl
Add <quantity>50<unit>g</unit></quantity> of honey and mix to combine
Add <quantity>400<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of heavy cream to a stand mixer bowl
Use the whisk attachment, on medium-high speed, until the cream is completely whipped
Transfer to a bowl and keep it refrigerated
Add <quantity>300<unit>g</unit></quantity> of egg yolks to a stand mixer bowl
Add <quantity>30<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of water and <quantity>100<unit>g</unit></quantity> of white sugar
Beat with the whisk attachment, on high speed, until it forms soft peaks
Combine <quantity>200<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of the chamomile-infused cream and the egg yolk mixture in a bowl. Mix slowly and gently
Add the whipped cream. Incorporate it slowly and gently
Cover the bottom of a baking dish with cling film and pour the parfait. Spread evenly. Place in the freezer until completely frozen
Flip the baking dish to release the parfait. Punch it with a ring cutter. The chamomile parfait is ready
Beat <quantity>75<unit>g</unit></quantity> of egg whites in a stand mixer, with a whisk attachment, on medium-high speed
When the egg whites start to foam, add <quantity>150<unit>g</unit></quantity> of powdered sugar. Whisk on medium speed until the meringue is stiff enough to form medium peaks
Melt <quantity>140<unit>g</unit></quantity> of white chocolate and add to the meringue. Mix to combine
Evenly spread the meringue as thinly as possible on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
Let it dry in the oven at <temperature>70<unit>°C</unit></temperature> for 2h until crispy and crumbly
Add <quantity>4<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of water and <quantity>60<unit>g</unit></quantity> of white sugar to a medium pan
Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, to obtain a light brown caramel
Add <quantity>125<unit>g</unit></quantity> of pecans and stir to coat them with the caramel. Remove from the heat
Add a mixture of <quantity>100<unit>g</unit></quantity> of milk and <quantity>300<unit>g</unit></quantity> of heavy cream to a medium pan. Add <quantity>5<unit>g</unit></quantity> of salt and heat it over low heat until lukewarm
Add the caramelized pecans to a blender
Add about ½ of the milk and cream mixture and blend on hight speed until completely smooth and lump-free. Add the other ½ of the mixture and blend to combine. Strain the liquid
Place <quantity>1</quantity> gelatin leaf in a bowl of ice water to soften. Add a mixture of <quantity>300<unit>g</unit></quantity> of milk and <quantity>100<unit>g</unit></quantity> of heavy cream to a small pan. Bring it to a boil over medium heat
Whisk together <quantity>100<unit>g</unit></quantity> of egg yolks and <quantity>60<unit>g</unit></quantity> of sugar until completely dissolved
Pour about <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of the mixture into the egg yolks and whisk
Transfer the yolks to the pan with the rest of the milk and cream mixture. Whisk constantly over low heat until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat
Squeeze the water from the gelatin leaf. Add it to the mixture and whisk until dissolved
Add the blended pecan mixture to the bowl and whisk to combine. Place it in the refrigerator until it is completely cool
The white chocolate meringue is ready
Roast <quantity>200<unit>g</unit></quantity> of pecans in the oven at <temperature>160<unit>°C</unit></temperature> for 8m until deep brown
Transfer the pecan foam mixture to a <quantity>1<unit>l</unit></quantity> whipped cream dispenser
Use <quantity>2</quantity> chargers. Shake well and keep it refrigerated. The pecan foam is ready
Pit <quantity>10</quantity> cherries. Cut each half into <quantity>3</quantity> pieces
Add <quantity>20<unit>g</unit></quantity> of the roasted pecans to each plate
Add <quantity>10</quantity> cherry pieces
Add the chamomile parfait on top
Top with the pecan foam to taste
Cover it with 3 white chocolate meringue pieces
Decorate with edible flowers to taste. The pecan, cherry & chamomile dessert is ready
If you've made it this far, you're a pastry master! Enjoy this beautiful masterpiece!
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