2am Dessert Blog » Yuzu

PRODUCTION TIME!

admin — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 19:54:33 +0000

As Christmas is around the corner, it is that time of the year for pastry shops once again.

Chocolate truffles.

Chocolate truffles

The round ones were for a wedding in LA. Yuzu truffles

Diamond shaped chocolate truffles

The diamond shaped ones were for a fashion catering which I will be blogging about soon.
Yuzu poprocks, grappa, elderflower

Elle Magazine Photoshoot Part 1

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:41:51 +0000

Elle wanted a stand only piece for the desserts to pair with their jewelry.

We came up with 4 desserts.

The first one is called Yuzu popcorn.
Yuzu parfait, sweet salty popcorn, powder, salty caramel

Yuzu Parfait
2 eggs
150g sugar
75g yuzu juice
15g orange juice
4g gelatin
75g unsalted butter
90g Cream

1. In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar, and then add juices and zest.
2. Place bowl in a bain marie at medium heat and whisk continuously.
3. When mixture reaches 80 degrees, remove from heat and emulsify the butter into the mixture.
4. Add gelatin. Strain and allow mixture to cool.
5. Once cooled, fold in whipped cream

Popcorn Parfait

admin — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:33:24 +0000

Yuzu, malt, salty caramel.

We ran this as our chef’s special for the past week.
Popcorn Parfait, sweet and salty.