Strawberry & Mint
Ambassador Louis François since 2024
June 5, 2026
Recipe Products usedDextrose , DE40 dehydrated glucose syrup , Corn starch , FiPure Psyllium , Pectin 325NH95 , Inulin , Chopped mint , Stab Pure , Xanthan gum
Step 1 CRUMBLE
| 43g | (16,7%) | Rice flour (Louis François) |
| 16g | (6%) | Corn starch ( |
| 5g | (2%) | FiPure Psyllium ( |
| 65g | (25%) | Almond powder |
| 65g | (25%) | Brown sugar |
| 1g | (0,3%) | Fleur de sel |
| 65g | (25%) | Butter (82% fat) |
| 260g | (100%) | TOTAL |
Mix all the ingredients with a spatula to create
a crumble-like texture. Sprinkle the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with a
perforated silicone mat.
Bake at 150°C for about 30 to 35 minutes.
Let cool for the next recipe.
Step 2 LIME SHORTBREAD
| 60g | (20%) | 34% White Chocolate Coating |
| 1g | (0,3%) | Fleur de sel |
| QS | (QS%) | Lime zest |
| 239g | (79.7%) | Blended almond crumble |
| 300g | (100%) | TOTAL |
Melt the couverture at 40°C before adding the other ingredients.
Place 27 g into rings that are 70 mm in diameter and 10 mm high.
Step 3 STRAWBERRY SAUCE
| 403g | (80.5%) | Fresh strawberries (Mara des Bois) |
| 8g | (1,5%) | Pectin 325NH95 ( |
| 40g | (8%) | Sugar |
| 50g | (10%) | Inulin ( |
| 501g | (100%) | TOTAL |
Blend the strawberries with the pectin mixed with the sugar and inulin.
Bring to a rapid boil while stirring vigorously. Pour into containers, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate (4°C) for 3 hours.
Step 4 INSTALLING THE CUTTERS
Place about 7 strawberries (sliced) in circles with a diameter of 70 mm (and a height of 20 mm). Trim the tops to ensure the assembly remains 20 mm high.
Pipe the coulis into the holes, smooth the surface, and chill until ready to serve.
Step 5 CUCUMBER-MINT SORBET
| 488g | (61%) | Fresh cucumber |
| 16g | (2%) | Lime juice |
| 2,8g | (0,3%) | Chopped mint ( |
| 124g | (15.4%) | Water |
| 5g | (0,6%) | Stab Pure ( |
| 1g | (0,1%) | Salt |
| 85g | (10,5%) | Sugar |
| 40g | (5%) | Dehydrated glucose syrup DE40 ( |
| 24g | (3%) | Dextrose ( |
| 18g | (2,1%) | Inulin ( |
| 800g | (100%) | TOTAL |
Blend the cucumber with the lemon juice and mint in a food processor.
Mix the dry ingredients with the water before heating to 50°C.
Pour over the puréed mixture and blend until smooth.
Pour into a paco bowl and chill for 4 hours.
Freeze before paco-processing.
Step 6 STRAWBERRY SAUCE
| QS | (QS%) | Strawberries (wild strawberries) |
| QS | (QS%) | Powdered sugar |
| QS | (≈0.2%) | Xanthan gum ( |
Blend the strawberries, taste, and add more sugar if needed.
Mix the xanthan gum (if needed) with the sugar before adding it to the strawberries and blending.
Assembly and information
Place the "tart" assembly on one side of the plate. Sprinkle the plate with dried strawberries and place a mound of crumble where the sorbet scoop will go.
Place 3 small strawberries on top before finishing with the sorbet scoop.
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