Ingredients (Makes 12 portions)
Puff Pastry
- Puff pastry – 1 full sheet (approx. 30cm x 40cm)
- Caramelized white chocolate – 100g (melted)
- Pistachios – 50g (finely chopped)
Fruit Garnish
- Rhubarb – 150g (fine dice)
- Kaikohe strawberries – 150g (fine dice)
- Orange segments – from 2 oranges (fine dice)
- Sugar – 2 tbsp
- Orange zest – 1 tsp
Orange Crémeux
- Cream – 100g (for base)
- White chocolate – 100g
- Orange zest – 1 tsp
- Gelatine – 2g (powdered or sheet, bloomed)
- Additional cream – 200g (cold, for whipping)
Strawberry Gel
- Strawberries – 150g
- Sugar – 20g
- Lemon juice – 1 tsp
- Agar agar – 1g (or gelatine for softer texture)
Method
Puff Pastry
- Roll to 3mm, dock, and bake as a whole sheet between trays at 190°C until golden.
- Brush with caramelised white chocolate, sprinkle with chopped pistachios, cool fully.
- Cut into 8cm x 3cm rectangles
Rhubarb Confit
- Poach rhubarb gently with sugar and zest until tender.
- Cool and mix with fresh strawberries and orange segments.
- Drain excess liquid.
Orange Crémeux
- Heat 100g cream with zest, pour over white chocolate and gelatine.
- Stir until smooth, add 200g cold cream.
- Chill 4+ hours, then whip to soft peaks.
