Camellia Entremet with Tea Ganache & Petal Finish

🌸 Camellia Entremet with Tea Ganache & Petal Finish

This entremet captures the elegance of the Camellia flower — delicate, floral, refined, and visually breathtaking. Each layer contributes its own texture and aroma: a silky white tea ganache, a warm almond–green cardamom crisp, a bright lemon dacquoise, and a refreshing camellia gel enriched with aloe. Finished with white chocolate petals dusted in snow sugar, it’s a centrepiece dessert worthy of any celebration.

🌺 A Floral Entremet Inspired by Camellias

The design echoes blooming petals, with gentle tea notes and citrus woven throughout. The floral profile remains balanced, never overpowering — the white tea adds subtle perfume, while the cardamom and lemon bring depth and lift. This is an entremet built for those who love refined flavours and clean, elegant presentation.

✨ Layer Breakdown

• Tea Ganache: Light yet creamy, infused with white tea to capture delicate botanical notes.
• Almond & Green Cardamom Crisp: A crunchy praline-style layer with aromatic warmth.
• Almond & Lemon Dacquoise: Soft, nutty, and brightened with fresh lemon zest.
• Camellia Gel: A citrus-based gel with aloe for a refreshing, jewelled interior.
• White Chocolate Coating & Snow Sugar: A smooth, velvety finish resembling soft petals.

🍵 The Beauty of White Tea

White tea shines by adding a gentle, floral aroma without bitterness. It pairs beautifully with citrus and almonds, creating a flavour profile that feels both luxurious and calming. Infusing it into cream forms the soul of the ganache — subtle, silky, and complex.

🧩 Assembly Notes

The entremet is constructed in stages to ensure clean, defined layers:

• The insert (crisp → dacquoise → gel) is built first and frozen to maintain perfect form.
• The ganache is whipped and used as the main mousse-like body.
• The frozen insert is placed into the mold, centred, and surrounded with ganache.
• Once fully frozen, the cake is unmolded, coated, and decorated.

Taking time with each stage ensures structural stability, sharp edges, and a professional finish.

🌼 Finishing Touches

Piping ganache petals with a Saint-Honoré tip gives this entremet its signature Camellia bloom. A velvety spray of white chocolate coating adds elegance, while a dusting of snow sugar provides a soft, frosted effect.

This dessert blends French technique with delicate floral inspiration — ideal for celebrations, gifting, or creating a showpiece worthy of a patisserie window.