A TASTE OF CRYSTAL: SORRENTO LEMON PARFAIT

SERVES 4
PREP TIME: 25 MINUTES
COOK TIME: 1 HOUR 10 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS

For the Sorrento Lemon Mousse:

3 egg yolks
4 tablespoons granulated sugar
½ cup Sorrento lemon syrup
2 cups heavy cream
3 egg whites

For the Lemon Thyme Citrus Broth:

1 sprig fresh lemon thyme
Juice of 1 lemon
Juice of ½ grapefruit
Juice of 1 lime
Juice of 2 tangerines
1 sprig fresh lemon thyme
½ cup granulated sugar

For the Sesame Crisp:

3 tablespoons honey
½ cup plain flour
⅔ cup powdered sugar
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 egg white
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds

For the Lemon Snow:

½ cup tapioca flour
½ teaspoon lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon oil

For plating:

Orange and grapefruit segments
Thyme sprigs
Edible flowers

METHOD

Sorrento Lemon Mousse

1. Combine egg yolks, 2 tablespoons sugar, and lemon syrup and whip together until light and fluffy.
2. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream.
3. In a third bowl, whip the egg whites and 2 tablespoons of sugar until soft peaks form, then fold meringue and whipped cream alternately into the yolk mixture.
4. Pour the entire mixture into greased and sugared ring or round mold (approximately 2 ½-3 inches in diameter).
5. Freeze.

Lemon Thyme Citrus Broth

1. Combine all fruit juices, thyme, and sugar in a small saucepan on high heat.
2. Bring to a boil for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Remove from heat, strain through a sieve, and let cool.
4. Set aside.

Sesame Crisp

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine honey, flour, sugar, spices, egg white, and melted butter in a mixing bowl and mix well.
3. Spread mixture onto a silicone mat, sprinkle with sesame seeds
4. Bake for 8 to 9 minutes or until golden brown.

While hot, cut and shape crisp as desired.

Lemon Snow

1. Mix tapioca flour, lemon zest and oil together until dry and crumbly.
2. Push the mixture through a fine strainer to create the snow texture.

PLATING

Plate parfait and garnish with orange and grapefruit segments, thyme, edible flowers, lemon snow and sesame crisp. Serve with citrus broth.