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Santa Claus Dome Cakes

Santa Claus Dome Cakes: Festive Treats You'll Love to Make

These Santa Claus Dome Cakes are delightful festive treats with a creamy texture and a strawberry surprise, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Festive
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Mousse
  • 3 pieces Egg Yolks Adds richness to the mousse
  • 250 ml Milk Whole milk is best for flavor
  • 300 ml Whipped Cream Use heavy cream for optimal results
  • 1 tablespoon Gelatin Bloom in cold water before use
For the Strawberry Center
  • 12 pieces Whole Strawberries Choose small, firm ones
For the Cookie Base
  • 200 g Butter Softened
  • 100 g Powdered Sugar
  • 300 g All-Purpose Flour
For the Mirror Glaze
  • 200 g White Chocolate High-quality for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Red Gel Food Coloring Avoid liquid coloring

Equipment

  • Dome molds
  • Oven
  • saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cream 200g of soft butter with 100g of powdered sugar until fluffy. Mix in 300g of all-purpose flour to form a smooth dough. Chill for 30 minutes, then roll out and cut into circles for molds. Bake at 180°C for 10-12 minutes.
  2. Whisk together 3 egg yolks and 250ml of milk in a saucepan. Heat until thickened (5-7 minutes). Stir in bloomed gelatin and fold in 300ml of whipped cream.
  3. Fill dome molds halfway with mousse, insert a strawberry in the center, and cover with more mousse. Freeze overnight to set.
  4. Melt 200g of white chocolate, mix in red gel food coloring, and allow to cool to 32-35°C for glazing.
  5. Unmold the frozen domes and pour the mirror glaze over. Allow to set for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow dome cakes to chill in the fridge for an enhanced flavor and texture after glazing. Experiment with different fruit fillings if desired.

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