Spherified Raspberry Delight

Name: Spherified Raspberry Delight
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 100g fresh raspberries; 50ml water; 20g sugar; 1g sodium alginate; 5g calcium chloride; 50ml heavy cream; 1 tsp vanilla extract

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30 minTotal time

mediumDifficulty

250kcal / serving

Ingredients

For 1 serving

servings

Ingredient substitutions

Fresh raspberries An equal amount of fresh blackberries, pureed and strained; the flavor and color will change.
Heavy cream An equal amount of whipping cream, whipped to soft peaks.
Vanilla extract An equal amount of vanilla bean paste.

Nutrition per serving

Estimated values for 1 serving, 250 kcal

Protein2 g

Carbohydrates29 g

Fat14 g

Fiber 4 g · Sugar 24 g · Sodium 40 mg

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This molecular gastronomy-inspired dessert brings a burst of raspberry flavor in a playful, spherical form. Serve it with a drizzle of vanilla cream for a delightful finish.

Steps

In a blender, puree the raspberries with water and sugar until smooth.
Strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove seeds.
Dissolve sodium alginate in the raspberry juice, blending until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, dissolve calcium chloride in 200ml of water to create the setting bath.
Using a syringe or small spoon, drop the raspberry mixture into the calcium bath to form spheres. Let them sit for 2 minutes.
Remove the spheres and rinse them in clean water.
Whip the heavy cream with vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
Serve the raspberry spheres with a dollop of whipped vanilla cream on top.

Tips for Spherified Raspberry Delight

A smooth, even puree helps the spheres hold together; lingering air bubbles can leave small pits on their surface.
The spheres should look glossy and feel delicate outside with a liquid center; longer bath time can make the outer layer thicker.
Make the whipped cream shortly before serving so it stays airy, and use a shallow serving dish to keep the spheres from rolling.

Drink pairing

A late-harvest Riesling
Its fragrant fruit and gentle sweetness complement the raspberry while balancing the vanilla cream.

0% option: A lightly brewed black tea

Storage

Keep leftover spheres and whipped cream covered separately in the refrigerator and enjoy within 1 day; the spheres are best soon after preparation, as their delicate shells can weaken.