Yuzu Cream | Passion Fruit Curd | Green Tea Génoise | Hibiscus Veil

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Preparation info
  • Yield:

    4

    Cakes
    • Difficulty

      Complex

Appears in
The Elements of Dessert

By Francisco Migoya

Published 2012

  • About
Why These Flavors Work

Yuzu is a Japanese citrus fruit that is very floral and aromatic, in the same profile as passion fruit. Both are very intense, present flavors, but they are clearly distinguishable even when they are together. The main flavor in this cake is yuzu, with passion fruit lending a secondary role. The green tea génoise is meant to add an herbal note that surrounds both flavors without overwhelming them. The hibiscus adds a note of ac