Dining with the Queen · Amuse-Bouche

Golden Strawberry Champagne Jewel

A crystal-clear sphere filled with strawberry-champagne compote and finished with edible gold, designed to burst delicately on the palate.

Four steps

Create the Jewel

1. Make the filling

   Combine strawberries, sugar, champagne and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries soften. Cool completely.

2. Create the clear shell

   Prepare the clear gelatin according to package directions. Pour a thin layer into each cavity of a sphere mold and chill for 10 minutes, until just set. Add 1 teaspoon of strawberry filling to the center.

3. Seal and chill

   Cover the filling with more clear gelatin. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until fully firm. Carefully release each sphere from the mold.

4. Garnish and serve

   Place each jewel on a porcelain tasting spoon. Add delicate flakes of edible gold and serve chilled with champagne or sparkling grape juice.