Wild Flora
Entremets & Cheesecakes

Wild Flora

Made with RASPBERRY INSPIRATION

An original recipe by Mario Bacherini, L’École Valrhona Pastry Chef, West Coast

6 steps

Recipe Step by Step

Step01

Pistachio Streusel

250g All-purpose flour

250g Pistachio flour

250g Demerara sugar

250g Butter

2g Salt

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine all the ingredients.

Remove enough of the dough for three discs.

Press the remaining dough through a wire grid to make even-sized clusters of dough.

Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for about 18 minutes.

Step02

Reconstructed pistachio streusel

400g Baked pistachio streusel

150g Opalys 33% white chocolate

Melt the Opalys 33% Chocolate to 95°F (35°C).

Combine with the baked streusel.

Step03

Pistachio Sponge

80g Egg whites

80g Sugar #1

125g Whole eggs

50g Egg yolks

175g Sugar #2

220g Green pistachio flour

50g All-purpose flour

60g Light brown butter

50g Sicilian pistachio paste

As Needed Ground pistachios to sprinkle on top

Make a meringue with the egg whites and sugar-1.

In a food processor, process the yolks, eggs, sugar-2, and pistachio flour.

Incorporate half the meringue.

Incorporate the brown butter combined with the pistachio paste. Incorporate the remaining meringue.

Sprinkle ground pistachios on top and bake at 320°F (160°C).

Step04

Pistachio Crémeux

375g Whole milk

25g Gelatin mass

397g Valrhona 42% Pistachio Praline

60g Cocoa butter

Heat the milk to 160°F (70°C) and add the gelatin mass.

Combine the Pistachio Praliné and Cocoa Butter and gradually add the hot milk mixture and emulsify using a silicone spatula.

Immediately blend using an immersion blender to perfect the emulsion.

Set at 39°F (4°C), ideally for 12 hours.

Step05

Raspberry Confit

790g Adamance Meeker raspberry puree

100g Sugar

100g Glucose powder

12g Pectin NH

250g Fresh raspberries

20g Gelatin mass

Combine the sugar, Glucose Powder, and Pectin NH.

Sprinkle the sugar mixture into the Raspberry Purée while whisking continuously. Bring to a boil while stirring.

Add the gelatin mass, then add the raspberries.

Step06

Raspberry Whipped Ganache

260g ADAMANCE 100% Raspberry Purée

18g SOSA Glucose Syrup DE 40

63g gelatin mass

480g VALRHONA Raspberry Inspiration

23g VALRHONA Cocoa Butter

521g heavy cream 36%, cold

Heat together the Raspberry Purée and Glucose Syrup.

Remove from the heat and stir in the gelatin mass.

Gradually pour the hot mixture over the chopped Raspberry Inspiration and Cocoa Butter and combine using a silicone spatula to make an emulsion.

Blend using an immersion blender to perfect the emulsion.

Add the cold cream and blend again. Refrigerate overnight before using.

Assembly and finishing

Wild Flora

Place a 14 cm disc of streusel at the bottom of a 16 cm metal ring. Pipe the pistachio crémeux on top in a spiral motion to create an even layer. Insert a 14 cm disc of pistachio sponge, then place reconstructed streusel all around the ring to form a rim. Pipe the raspberry confit in the center in a spiral motion, then spread it evenly with a small spatula. Whip the Raspberry Inspiration crémeux and pipe it irregularly on top of the tart. Spray with Absolut Crystal glaze and decorate with raspberry coulis, Raspberry Inspiration chocolate decorations, and green pistachio halves.

Meet the Chef

Mario Bacherini
Ecole Valrhona Pastry Chef - North America at Brooklyn, NY

Mario Bacherini

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