Lemon and Coconut Entremet

Lemon and Coconut Entremet is a medium French recipe that serves 8. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by Once Upon a Time Pastry on YouTube.

Prep: 1 hr 30 min | Cook: 12 min | Total: 1 hr 57 min

Cost: $15.10 total, $1.89 per serving

Ingredients

  • 80 ml Fresh lemon juice (Obtained by pressing 2 lemons)
  • 100 g Granulated sugar (For the lemon curd)
  • 2 pcs Eggs (Whole, for the lemon curd)
  • 2 pcs Sheet gelatin (For the lemon curd and coconut mousse)
  • 200 g High-quality white chocolate (To coat the coconut mousse)
  • 200 ml Heavy cream (For the white chocolate ganache)
  • 200 ml Thick coconut cream (Different from coconut milk, thicker)
  • 50 g Grated coconut (Incorporate into the coconut mousse)
  • 200 g Mascarpone (To incorporate into the coconut mousse before final assembly)
  • 200 g Saint-Michel biscuits (or ladyfingers) (Biscuit base)
  • 100 g Unsalted butter (Mixed with the biscuits for the base)
  • 1 pinch Fleur de sel (For the biscuit base, adds crunch)
  • optional Non-stick release spray (velvet) (Facilitates release from the patterned mold)

Instructions

  1. Soak the gelatin

    Place the gelatin sheets in a bowl of cold water and let them hydrate for 5 minutes.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Press the lemons

    Press 2 lemons to obtain about 80 ml of fresh juice.

    Time: PT5M

  3. Prepare the lemon curd

    In a saucepan, combine the lemon juice, sugar and eggs. Heat over medium heat while stirring constantly until it reaches a boil, then continue for 1 minute to thicken.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: boil

  4. Filter and cool

    Remove the saucepan from the heat, strain the lemon curd through a sieve to remove cooked egg white pieces, then let cool to room temperature.

    Time: PT32M

  5. Incorporate gelatin into the lemon curd

    Add the squeezed gelatin to the cooled lemon curd and mix well until fully dissolved.

    Time: PT2M

  6. Pipe the lemon insert

    Transfer the lemon curd into a pastry bag fitted with a #14 tip and pipe a 12 cm diameter circle at the bottom of the Florescence mold.

    Time: PT5M

  7. Freeze the insert

    Place the mold in the freezer for 1 hour so the insert solidifies.

    Time: PT1H

  8. Soak the second gelatin

    Repeat soaking the gelatin (2 sheets) in cold water for 5 minutes.

    Time: PT5M

  9. Heat the heavy cream

    In a small saucepan, bring the heavy cream to a simmer (just before boiling).

    Time: PT2M

    Temperature: just below boiling

  10. Melt the white chocolate

    Pour the hot cream over the chopped white chocolate, stir gently until a smooth ganache forms.

    Time: PT3M

  11. Incorporate gelatin into the ganache

    Add the squeezed gelatin to the white chocolate ganache and mix until fully dissolved.

    Time: PT1M

  12. Add the coconut cream and grated coconut

    Incorporate the cold coconut cream then the grated coconut, mix until homogeneous.

    Time: PT2M

  13. Pour the coconut mousse over the insert

    Pour the mixture over the already frozen lemon insert, smooth the surface with a spatula.

    Time: PT2M

  14. Refrigerate the mousse

    Place the mold in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours (or overnight) for the mousse to set.

    Time: PT4H

  15. Whisk the mousse

    The next day, whisk the mousse on low speed until it thickens, then fold in the mascarpone and whisk again for a few seconds.

    Time: PT7M

  16. Pour the final ganache

    Pour the remaining ganache (white chocolate + cream) over the mousse, smooth and lift the mold edges.

    Time: PT2M

  17. Freeze the ganache

    Return the mold to the freezer for 1 hour so the ganache solidifies.

    Time: PT1H

  18. Prepare the biscuit base

    Crush the Saint-Michel biscuits, add the melted butter and a pinch of fleur de sel, then mix until you obtain a homogeneous paste.

    Time: PT5M

  19. Spread the base in the mold

    Spread the biscuit paste at the bottom of the mold and press firmly with the back of a tablespoon.

    Time: PT2M

  20. Freeze the base

    Place the mold in the freezer overnight (minimum 12 hours) for the base to solidify.

    Time: PT12H

  21. Unmold the entremet

    On the day, gently detach the mold edges then invert onto a serving plate.

    Time: PT5M

  22. Rest in refrigerator before serving

    Leave the entremet in the refrigerator for at least 7 hours (or overnight) to thaw gently and allow the flavors to stabilize.

    Time: PT7H

Nutrition Facts

Calories
350
Protein
5 g
Carbohydrates
30 g
Fat
22 g
Fiber
2 g

Dietary info: contains gluten, contains dairy, contains coconut, non-vegetarian (gelatin), low-calorie

Allergens: eggs, milk, gluten, coconut, gelatin (animal origin)

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Lemon and Coconut Entremet

Recipe by Once Upon a Time Pastry

An elegant entremet combining the tangy freshness of lemon with the sweetness of coconut, featuring a crunchy biscuit base. Made in the Florescence patterned mold, it consists of a lemon curd insert, a coconut mousse with white chocolate, and a final ganache, all served chilled.

MediumFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
25h 51m
Prep
39m
Cook
3h 11m
Cleanup
29h 41m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$15.10
Total cost
$1.89
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Correct gelatin hydration
  • Thickening the lemon curd without overcooking
  • Incorporating gelatin into the hot ganache
  • Avoiding air bubbles when pouring the ganache
  • Delicate unmolding of the patterned mold

Safety Warnings

  • Beware of very hot liquids when preparing the ganache.
  • Handle the gelatin with clean hands to avoid contamination.
  • Use gloves or a cloth to handle the cold mold to avoid frostbite.

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