Raspberries and Liquorice cream croustade

To make 4 portions

For the liquorice cream:

• 2 gr Algae Powder Emerald              
• 4 pieces Floregano                                          
• 4 pieces Jasmine Blossom                            
• 4 pieces Shiso Green                                      
• 150 ml double cream                                  
• 20 gr caster sugar                                     
• 1 egg white                                          
• 2 drops liquorice essence                           

For the croustade / to make around 25 to 30 pieces:

• 25 gr corn flour           
• 180 gr plain flour          
• 1 pinch fine salt              
• 10 gr caster sugar      
• 1 pinch baking soda      
• 200 gr water     

For the dish:

• 4 pieces Yka Leaves
• 4 tablespoons Yka Leaves syrup
• A dozen fresh raspberries             

For the liquorice cream:

• Whip the double cream with the sugar and the liquorice essence until firm.
• Whip the egg white until “ soft pic “ consistency and incorporate to the cream.
• Fold the Double cream mix and egg white together and fill up the fine croustade.
• Dust the top of the custard with the algae powder and add one piece of Floregano, one of shiso green and one Jasmine Blossom.                        

For the croustade / to make around 25 to 30 pieces:

• Using a mixing bowl, fold all the ingredients together.
• Using a hand blender , add the water and blend until you obtain a very smooth mix.
• Leave the mix to rest overnight for better results.
• Using a iron mold template , dip the template to level into the mix and fry on vegetable oil.
• Remove carefully each croustade, use straight away or keep in a air tight container with some silica gel.

For the dish:

• Using a pipping bag, place a dot of liquorice cream of center of the plate.
• Place the filled up custard on top.
• Cut the raspberries into two and place next to the croustade.
• Finish with a few leaves of Floregano, Jasmine Blossom, Yka leaves and the Yka syrup.

Recipe: Franck Pontais