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strawberry entremet with glazed mirror

Strawberry entremet cake with glazed mirror

strawberry entremet with mirror glaze is a show-stopping dessert that combines a light chocolate sponge, a creamy strawberry mousse, and a luscious fruit insert, all wrapped in a glossy, vibrant glaze.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course desserts
Cuisine easy cuisine
Servings 8 parts
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Sponge:

  • 2 eggs
  • 60 g sugar
  • 50 g flour
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder

Mirror Glaze

  • 75 g water
  • 5 gelatin sheets
  • 150 g sugar
  • 150 g glucose syrup
  • 150 g white chocolate
  • 100 g sweetened condensed milk

Pink food coloring

  • Strawberry Insert
  • 250 g fresh strawberries
  • 2 gelatin sheets
  • 50 g sugar

Strawberry Mousse

  • 250 g fresh strawberries
  • 6 gelatin sheets
  • 300 ml heavy cream
  • 80 g granulated sugar
  • 50 g powdered sugar

Instructions
 

Preparing the Mirror Glaze (Make Ahead for Best Results)

  • Soften the gelatin by soaking it in cold water for 10 minutes.
  • Heat the syrup: In a saucepan, bring the water, glucose, and sugar to a boil until it reaches 103°C (217°F), then remove from heat.
  • Combine with condensed milk: Pour the hot syrup over the condensed milk and add the softened gelatin. Stir well.
  • Melt the chocolate: Pour the mixture over the white chocolate and add the pink food coloring.
  • Blend until smooth using an immersion blender.
  • Store overnight: Transfer to an airtight container, cover with plastic wrap directly touching the surface, and refrigerate overnight.

Making the Strawberry Insert

  • Soften the gelatin in cold water for 10 minutes.
  • Blend the strawberries and sugar until smooth.
  • Heat the purée in a saucepan until warm, then remove from heat.
  • Add the gelatin and mix until fully dissolved.
  • Let cool before pouring into a mold and freezing until firm.

Preparing the Chocolate Sponge

  • Whisk the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Gently fold in the dry ingredients (flour and cocoa powder) using a spatula.
  • Pour into a lined 20×20 cm (8×8 inch) pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake at 180°C (356°F) for 12 minutes. Let cool completely.

Making the Strawberry Mousse

  • Soften the gelatin in cold water for 10 minutes.
  • Blend the strawberries and sugar until smooth.
  • Heat the purée in a saucepan, then remove from heat and stir in the gelatin. Let cool.
  • Whip the cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold in the cooled strawberry purée to create a light mousse.

Assembling the Entremets

  • Pour half of the strawberry mousse into a silicone mold.
  • Place the frozen strawberry insert in the center.
  • Cover with the remaining mousse and smooth the surface.
  • Add the chocolate sponge as the final layer, trimming it to fit the mold.
  • Freeze overnight to set completely.

Glazing and Final Touches

  • Unmold the frozen entremets and place it on a wire rack.
  • Reheat the mirror glaze to 37°C (98°F) to liquefy it.
  • Let it cool slightly to 35°C (95°F) before pouring over the entremets.
  • Coat the entremets in one smooth motion for a flawless finish.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve for the best texture.