Ingredients
Method
- Instructions
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl until evenly moistened. Press the mixture into the bottoms of silicone dome molds to create a thin crust layer. Refrigerate while preparing the remaining components.
- In a small saucepan, heat the pomegranate juice and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Bloom the gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes, then stir it into the warm juice until fully dissolved. Pour a small amount over each crust layer and freeze until firm.
- Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- Spoon or pipe the mousse into the molds, covering the jelly layer and filling each mold completely. Smooth the tops and freeze for at least 4 hours or until solid.
- To make the mirror glaze, heat the pomegranate juice, sugar, water, and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan until steaming but not boiling.
- Bloom the gelatin in cold water, then stir it into the warm mixture until dissolved.
- Pour the hot mixture over the chopped white chocolate. Let stand for 1 minute, then blend until smooth. Add red food coloring if desired. Cool the glaze to approximately 90°F (32°C).
- Remove the frozen domes from the molds and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
- Pour the mirror glaze evenly over each dome, allowing the excess to drip away.
- Transfer the glazed domes to serving plates and garnish with pomegranate seeds and edible gold leaf.
- Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours before serving to allow the mousse to soften to the perfect texture.
Notes
* Silicone dome molds make unmolding much easier and create the smoothest finish.
* For the shiniest glaze, blend carefully to avoid incorporating air bubbles.
* The domes can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator after glazing.
* Freeze the mousse domes completely before glazing for the best mirror-glaze effect.
* A digital thermometer is helpful for ensuring the glaze is at the ideal pouring temperature.
* Fresh raspberries or sugared cranberries can be used alongside the pomegranate seeds for extra holiday flair.
* For the shiniest glaze, blend carefully to avoid incorporating air bubbles.
* The domes can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator after glazing.
* Freeze the mousse domes completely before glazing for the best mirror-glaze effect.
* A digital thermometer is helpful for ensuring the glaze is at the ideal pouring temperature.
* Fresh raspberries or sugared cranberries can be used alongside the pomegranate seeds for extra holiday flair.
