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Santa Claus Dome Cakes

Festive Santa Claus Dome Cakes that Wow Your Holiday Guests

Delight your holiday guests with these whimsical Santa Claus Dome Cakes featuring creamy mousse and fresh strawberries.
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Freezing Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 42 minutes
Servings: 12 cakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Mousse
  • 3 units Egg Yolks Contributes richness and helps stabilize the mousse.
  • 250 ml Milk Base for custard, adding creaminess to the mousse.
  • 1 bean Vanilla Bean Provides depth of flavor; substitute with pure vanilla extract.
  • 300 ml Whipped Cream Lightens the mousse for a creamy texture.
  • 2 teaspoons Gelatin Stabilizes the mousse.
For the Sablé Base
  • 100 g Powdered Sugar Sweetens the sablé base.
  • 100 g Butter Use soft butter for the sablé base.
For the Filling and Glaze
  • 12 units Whole Strawberries Fresh and ripe.
  • 200 g White Chocolate Forms the mirror glaze.

Equipment

  • dome molds
  • Double boiler
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together 3 egg yolks and 250 ml of milk over low heat until slightly thickened, about 5–7 minutes.
  2. Add 2 teaspoons of gelatin and stir until fully dissolved.
  3. Gently fold in 300 ml of whipped cream and the seeds of one vanilla bean.
  4. Fill dome molds with the prepared mousse and place one whole strawberry in the center of each mold.
  5. Cover the molds with plastic wrap and freeze overnight.
  6. Prepare the sablé base by creaming together 100 g of powdered sugar and 100 g of softened butter.
  7. Roll out the dough, cut into rounds, and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10–12 minutes.
  8. To make the mirror glaze, melt 200 g of white chocolate and mix in red gel coloring.
  9. Unmold the frozen mousse domes and pour the glaze over each dome.
  10. Allow the glaze to set for about 5-10 minutes.
  11. Transfer to a serving platter and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure the mousse is completely frozen before glazing for best results. If glazed, avoid freezing to maintain texture.

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