This lobster tail dessert recipe is not what you expect.<\/p>\r\n
Created by Claus Henriksen, head chef at Michelin-starred Restaurant MOTA in Denmark, this award-winning dish was named Dessert of the Year 2024<\/em>. It combines lobster, chocolate, and almond ice cream into a refined fine dining dessert inspired by the iconic lobster tail pastry shape.<\/p>\r\n Unlike traditional Italian lobster tail desserts (such as sfogliatella), this version is completely reimagined for modern kitchens. Instead of pastry, the dessert is built using a frozen yogurt parfait shaped in a moule en silicone pour queue de homard<\/strong><\/a>, coated in lobster-infused chocolate, and served with a smooth quenelle of almond ice cream.<\/p>\r\n Dont worry if you do not have a quenelle spoon – check our quenelle selection ICI !<\/a><\/p>\r\n If you\u2019re searching for:<\/p>\r\n this recipe delivers both technique and creativity.<\/p>\r\n Despite its complexity in flavour, this is a no-bake dessert recipe that relies on precision, temperature control, and professional tools – making it ideal for chefs and ambitious home cooks alike.<\/p>\r\n Looking for additional recipes for modern plated desserts? 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In this recipe, it refers to a Michelin-style plated dessert shaped like a lobster tail using a silicone mold."},"2":{"question":"How do you make a lobster tail dessert without pastry?\u2028","answer":"Instead of pastry, this recipe uses a frozen yogurt parfait shaped in a lobster tail mold, then coated in lobster-infused chocolate. This creates a clean, modern version of a lobster tail dessert."},"3":{"question":"Is this an Italian lobster tail dessert?","answer":"No. Traditional Italian lobster tail desserts are made with laminated pastry. This version is a modern Nordic interpretation used in fine dining kitchens."},"4":{"question":"Why use lobster in a dessert?","answer":"In fine dining, savoury ingredients like lobster are used to add depth and umami. When paired with chocolate and dairy, lobster creates a balanced and unexpected flavour profile."},"5":{"question":"How do you get a perfect lobster tail shape?","answer":"Using a high-quality silicone lobster tail mold ensures clean edges, consistent structure, and an accurate shape after freezing."},"6":{"question":"Can you make lobster tail dessert at home?","answer":"Yes, but precision is key. Temperature control, proper freezing, and the right tools are essential to achieve a professional result."},"7":{"question":"What is the difference between lobster tail pastry and this dessert?\u2028","answer":"Lobster tail pastry is baked and layered, while this dessert is frozen and coated in chocolate. The shape is similar, but the technique and texture are completely different."},"8":{"question":"Why is blast freezing important for this recipe?","answer":"Blast freezing ensures the parfait holds its shape and releases cleanly from the mold, which is essential for professional plating."},"9":{"question":"What tools are needed to make this dessert?","answer":"A lobster tail silicone mold, quenelle spoon, and plating tweezers are recommended for achieving a Michelin-level result."}}},{"_seopress_pro_rich_snippets_type":"recipes","_seopress_pro_rich_snippets_recipes_name":"Lobster Tail Dessert \u2013 Michelin Recipe","_seopress_pro_rich_snippets_recipes_desc":"A Michelin-level lobster tail dessert from Restaurant MOTA combining yogurt parfait, lobster-infused chocolate, almond ice cream, and caramelized almonds. 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