Sugar Cages (A La ” Bridget Jones”)

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1

Delicious Sugar Cages recipe for a fancy dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

	2 1/2 cups sugar
	2/3 cup light corn syrup
	1/2 cup water
	cooking spray

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

215

Sugar

53g

Fat

Sugar Cages, also known as sugar cages a la Bridget Jones, are a popular garnish for elegant desserts. These intricately crafted lattice-like cages are made from a mixture of sugar, light corn syrup, and water that is cooked to a specific temperature to create a hard, yet delicate, final product. Sugar Cages can be filled with any dessert of your choice, from a simple scoop of ice cream to a decadent chocolate mousse. These cages are sure to impress your guests and elevate any dessert to the next level.

Instructions

1.	Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
2.	In a medium saucepan, add in the sugar, light corn syrup, and water. Stir together and place over medium-high heat.
3.	Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it reaches a temperature of 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer.
4.	Once the mixture reaches 300°F (150°C), remove from heat and let cool for 1-2 minutes.
5.	Using a spoon, drizzle the mixture onto the greased baking sheet in a lattice pattern to create cages.
6.	Let the cages cool and harden completely, which should take about 10 minutes.
7.	Carefully remove the cages from the baking sheet, and serve immediately with your choice of dessert.

PROS

These Sugar Cages are visually stunning and add a unique touch to any dessert dish.

They are also versatile in that they can be filled with any dessert of your choice.

CONS

This recipe requires a candy thermometer, which may not be readily available in everyone’s kitchen.

The cages can also be delicate and may break if not handled carefully.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Unfortunately, this recipe is not particularly healthy as it contains a high amount of sugar.
However, it can be enjoyed as a treat in moderation as part of a balanced diet.