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Winter dessert featuring pistachio-almond sponge, white chocolate mousse, and snowy coconut decoration.

# Components:

→ Sponge Cake

01 - 2.1 oz ground almonds
02 - 1.4 oz pistachio flour
03 - 3.5 oz icing sugar
04 - 3 large eggs
05 - 2 egg whites
06 - 1 oz granulated sugar
07 - 1.4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

→ White Chocolate Mousse

08 - 7 oz white chocolate, chopped
09 - 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
10 - 2 egg yolks
11 - 0.9 oz granulated sugar
12 - 3 sheets gelatin or 0.21 oz powdered gelatin
13 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Decoration

14 - 1.75 oz shredded coconut, unsweetened
15 - 1.75 oz white chocolate shavings
16 - Edible silver pearls or sugar snowflakes (optional)
17 - Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)

# Method steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk ground almonds, pistachio flour, icing sugar, and whole eggs until pale and fluffy.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat egg whites to soft peaks, gradually adding granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
04 - Gently fold the egg whites into the almond mixture and stir in the melted butter.
05 - Spread batter evenly on the prepared tray about 0.4 inches thick and bake for 12–14 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely.
06 - Soak gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes. Gently melt white chocolate over a bain-marie.
07 - Heat 0.3 cup cream with vanilla until steaming. Whisk in egg yolks and sugar over low heat until thickened without boiling. Remove from heat and dissolve gelatin into mixture.
08 - Mix gelatin-egg yolk mixture with melted white chocolate and cool to room temperature.
09 - Whip remaining cream to soft peaks and gently fold into the cooled chocolate mixture.
10 - Cut sponge cake into pine tree shapes using a cookie cutter or a knife and arrange on serving plates.
11 - Pipe or spoon white chocolate mousse over each sponge piece to mimic snow cover and chill for at least 45 minutes.
12 - Sprinkle shredded coconut over mousse, add white chocolate shavings, and optionally decorate with silver pearls or rosemary sprigs.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • A sophisticated but approachable French dessert that brings festive charm to your table.
  • The pistachio-almond sponge adds a nutty richness balanced by a light white chocolate mousse.
  • Coconut flakes and decorative touches evoke a serene snowy landscape, perfect for winter celebrations.
  • Vegetarian-friendly and customizable with simple ingredient swaps.
02 -
  • Use a sharp cookie cutter or thin knife to create precise pine tree shapes for a beautiful presentation.
  • Chill the mousse mixture thoroughly before folding in the whipped cream to maintain volume.
  • Soak gelatin promptly and squeeze well to avoid excess water in the mousse.
  • Decorate just before serving to keep the coconut flakes crisp and vibrant.
  • For an adult twist, add a splash of pistachio liqueur to the mousse mixture before folding in the cream.
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