The autumn-flavored jewel Cassata has finally arrived in September. The theme is " Mont Blanc Cassata ."
Every time I make a Cassata of Jewelry, I first decide on a theme. At first I wanted to use chestnuts, but I wanted to go beyond last year's chestnut flavor, so I decided to go with Mont Blanc as the theme. It was extremely difficult to express the appearance of Mont Blanc, and after much struggle, the baby finally made its debut.
When we think of jewel cassata, we simultaneously consider three things: the balance of flavors inside, the design when viewed from above, and the terrine-like cross-section when it is cut.
This time, the base flavor was completed first. A rich chestnut base was kneaded into the base, and rum raisins were added to create a powerful sweet with a rich chestnut flavor. To balance the texture with the richness of the cream, a layer of cookies was placed on the bottom, and Himalayan rock salt was also added to prevent it from being overpowered by the cream base.
I tried making the cookies in different amounts to find the best balance, and for a while, Mont Blanc Cassata became my tasting and snack.
As for the surface, initially it was a flat brown-coloured chestnut cream with animal-shaped jewels scattered on it, which was cute enough, but I really wanted to create a Mont Blanc-esque look, so I kept making prototypes and arrived at this look.
This is a special autumn treat, so don't miss out on this opportunity!
