A summertime twist on the classic dessert with layers of blueberry coulis-soaked sponge fingers and zingy lemon curd languishing amongst a decadent white chocolate mascarpone cream.
Separate the eggs
Zest and juice the lemon
Break up the chocolate
Preheat the oven to 180ºC
Line the baking tray with parchment paper
Fit the Whisk Tool to the machine
Add flour and baking powder into the Mixer bowl
Attach the Mixer bowl to the machine
Mix on speed 1 for 20 seconds until combined
Sift the flour mixture onto a piece of parchment paper and set aside
Retrieve, clean the Mixer bowl and fit the Whisk Tool
Add egg whites into the bowl
Start the machine on speed 1 and gradually increase speed
Mix on speed 6 for 2 minutes until soft peaks form
While the machine is running, gradually add caster sugar into the bowl
Whisk on speed 5 for 4 minutes until soft peaks form
Transfer the mixture to a medium mixing bowl and set aside
Add egg yolks and sugar into the Mixer bowl
Mix on speed Max for 4 minutes until thick and pale
Remove the Whisk tool, fit the K-beater
Start the machine on speed Min
While the machine is running, gradually add half of the whisked egg whites into the bowl
Transfer the flour mixture into the bowl
Add the rest of the egg whites
Mix on speed Min for 2 minutes fully incorporated
Alternatively, fold the mixture by hand
Transfer the mixture into the prepared piping bag
Pipe 9” (approx. 23 cm) log shapes onto the baking tray
Bake at 180ºC for 8-10 minutes until golden
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly
Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely
Add blueberries, sugar, water, lemon juice and lemon zest into a large saucepan
Place the saucepan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes
Increase the heat until the mixture comes to the boil
Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes until thickened
Sieve the blueberry mixture into a medium bowl
Press the berries firmly with the back of a wooden spoon to squeeze out the juice
Place the strained blueberry coulis in the fridge until completely cold
Add white chocolate and oil into a heatproof bowl
Microwave at 30 seconds increments, stirring in between until melted and smooth
Set aside and let cool
Add whipping cream into the Mixer bowl
Whisk on speed Max for 1 minute until thickened
Be careful not to over whisk
Add mascarpone cheese into the bowl
Transfer the cooled melted white chocolate into the Mixer bowl
Start the machine on speed 3 and gradually increase speed
Mix on speed 5 for 1 minutes until the mixture has thickened
Transfer the blueberry coulis into a large dish
Quickly dunk each sponge finger in the blueberry coulis until coated
Place the coated sponge fingers in the bottom of the serving dish evenly
Gently spread half of the lemon curd over the sponge fingers using a spatula
Top with half of the mascarpone mixture, level with a spatula
Repeat the process with the remaining sponge fingers
Garnish with lemon zest
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight
Serve Serve chilled and decorate with edible flowers (optional)