Sauvignon-Blanc-Braised Golden Pineapple with White Chocolate Snowflakes, Cilantro Coulis, and Passion Fruit Gelée

White Chocolate Snowflakes

• 80 grams white chocolate, chopped
• 50 grams cocoa butter (Sources)

When Sebastien worked at The French Laundry, the meat station would always braise short ribs on Tuesdays. He was fascinated by the technique behind them and decided to braise something himself. He thought pineapple would be perfect. He liked its combination of intense sweetness and great acidity, and it’s a sturdy, meaty fruit that he knew would work well with a high-heat techn