Strawberry Cakes with Basil, White Chocolate & Pistachio

Cake Layer Overview:

Cake Base:
Pâte Sablée 30 minutes

Crunch:
Pistachio Praliné 20 minutes

Creamy Elements:
Basil Ganache with White Chocolate 15 minutes

Mousse:
Strawberry Mousse 25 minutes Strawberry Whipped Ganache 15 minutes

Decoration:
Chocolate Shell 20 minutes

Recipe Details:

Skill Level: Intermediate

Flavor: Basil, Pistachio, Strawberry, White Chocolate

Categories: Entremet Cakes, Mini Cakes, Seasonal

Yield & Time:

Servings / Yield: 10 cakes / 10 people

Total Active Working Time: 2 hours & 5 minutes
Approximate hands-on time only. Excludes weighing ingredients, baking, cooling, freezing, resting and assembly time, as well as the time required to prepare chocolate decorations.

I’m quite fond of using basil in the kitchen. It might be an unexpected ingredient in a dessert, but it tastes fantastic together with strawberries and white chocolate.

That’s why I love these summery strawberry cakes with basil, white chocolate and pistachio. There’s something especially nice about making individual little cakes – they have a refined but playful look and are perfect for serving to guests.

Give them a try!

The basil ganache is inspired by the talented Maja Vase.

Happy baking <

Day 1

Chocolate Shell & Chocolate Straws:

  • 550 g white chocolate (28%) (you can save the leftover chocolate)
  • light green powdered food coloring

Chocolate Shell:

  1. Temper the chocolate and add powdered food coloring.
  2. Divide the chocolate among a Fashion Eclair Silikomart silicone mold. Set aside a small amount for the chocolate straws. Fill each mold completely, making sure all sides are covered with chocolate.
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