Strawberry & Mint

Strawberry & Mint

By Richard HAWKE June 5, 2026
Richard HAWKE

Ambassador Louis François since 2024

Created on

June 5, 2026

Recipe

Products used

Dextrose , DE40 dehydrated glucose syrup , Corn starch , FiPure Psyllium , Pectin 325NH95 , Inulin , Chopped mint , Stab Pure , Xanthan gum

Step 1 CRUMBLE

The ingredients
43g (16,7%) Rice flour (Louis François)
16g (6%) Corn starch (LF)
5g (2%) FiPure Psyllium (LF)
65g (25%) Almond powder
65g (25%) Brown sugar
1g (0,3%) Fleur de sel
65g (25%) Butter (82% fat)
260g (100%) TOTAL
Process

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

The ingredients
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
Process

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

The ingredients
403g (80.5%) Fresh strawberries (Mara des Bois)
8g (1,5%) Pectin 325NH95 (LF)
40g (8%) Sugar
50g (10%) Inulin (LF)
501g (100%) TOTAL
Process

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

Process

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

The ingredients
488g (61%) Fresh cucumber
16g (2%) Lime juice
2,8g (0,3%) Chopped mint (LF)
124g (15.4%) Water
5g (0,6%) Stab Pure (LF)
1g (0,1%) Salt
85g (10,5%) Sugar
40g (5%) Dehydrated glucose syrup DE40 (LF)
24g (3%) Dextrose (LF)
18g (2,1%) Inulin (LF)
800g (100%) TOTAL
Process

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

The ingredients
QS (QS%) Strawberries (wild strawberries)
QS (QS%) Powdered sugar
QS (≈0.2%) Xanthan gum (LF)
Process

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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