Description
This recipe creates a stunning Lemon Cheesecake Mousse with a Matcha White Chocolate Ribbon, offering a delightful fusion of tangy, creamy, and subtly sweet flavors. It’s an elegant treat perfect for special occasions or everyday enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g (7oz) Cream Cheese, Softened (Halal-Certified)
- 120ml (½ cup) Heavy Cream
- 80g (⅓ cup) Powdered Sugar
- 30ml (2 Tbsp) Fresh Lemon Juice
- Zest of 1 Lemon (about 1 tsp)
- 2g (½ tsp) Agar-Agar Powder
- 120ml (½ cup) Water (for Agar)
- 100g (3½oz) White Chocolate, Finely Chopped (Halal-Certified)
- 2 tsp Matcha Powder – plus extra for garnish
- 1 tsp Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) Toasted Coconut Flakes – for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare White Chocolate: Melt white chocolate and whisk in matcha powder.
- Chill and Cut Ribbon: Spread mixture thinly, chill, and cut into ribbons.
- Activate Agar-Agar: Boil agar-agar with water, then simmer for 1 minute.
- Create Cream Cheese Base: Beat cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla.
- Incorporate Agar-Agar: Slowly whisk in hot agar-agar solution.
- Whip Cream: Whip heavy cream to soft peaks.
- Fold in Cream: Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.
- Add Ribbons: Fold in matcha white chocolate ribbons.
- Portion and Chill: Spoon into glasses and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with matcha and coconut flakes before serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps. Use a gentle hand when folding in whipped cream to maintain an airy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg