Rose Pavlova

Rose Pavlova
Pistachio Espuma // Lychee Sorbet // Lychee Gelee
Rose & Pistachio White Chocolate Heart // Pistachio Soil // Vanilla Rose Syrup

♥ Happy Valentine's Day! ♥

Don't worry, I'm not some mushy girl that wants romance or grand gestures.  I just think that Valentine's Day is a great day to show your appreciation for someone you care about - not just your significant other, but your close friends and family.  Here are some goodies I made this year...they're great to share.  With that said, sorry if you didn't get any - I actually made these for work! 

Heart Shaped Raspberry Pate de Fruit

- 1000 g     Raspberry Puree
- 330 g       Apple Juice
- pinch       Citric Acid
- 133 g       Sugar
- 26 g         Apple Pectin
- 1250 g     Sugar
- 260 g       Liquid Glucose (Corn Syrup can be substituted for home use)

1.  Bring puree and apple juice to a boil
2.  In a bowl, combine citric acid, 133 g sugar and apple pectin - whisk into boiling puree/juice mix
3.  Bring mixture back to a boil and whisk in remaining sugar and glucose
4.  Cook to 107 Celcius
5.  Pour into a silpat-lined half sheet pan (It may not look like much, but this recipe will yield A LOT)
6.  Allow to set at least 4 hours, preferably overnight
7.  Cut with small heart-shaped cutters or into desired shape
8.  Toss in sugar to prevent them from sticking

Valentine Macarons 
"Sweet" Strawberry 
"Passion" Fruit
"Spicy" Chocolate

Milk Chocolate Panna Cotta

Milk Chocolate Panna Cotta
Passion Fruit Sorbet // Passion Fruit Seeds
Cocoa Nib Tuile // Cocoa Nib Crumble