Vanilla Panna Cotta

Vanilla Panna Cotta
  • Author: Simon Rimmer

Delight your taste buds with this exquisite panna cotta recipe. The velvety smoothness of the creamy vanilla-infused dessert is perfectly complemented by a vibrant raspberry sauce with a hint of cherry liqueur. Each spoonful is a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy flavors, making it a delightful treat for any occasion. Finish it off with a sprinkle of icing sugar and a sprig of fresh mint for a visually appealing and refreshing finish.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 3 gelatine
  • 250ml/9fl oz milk
  • 250ml/9fl oz double cream
  • 1 vanilla pod
  • 25g/1oz sugar
  • 175g/6oz sugar
  • 175ml/6fl oz water
  • splash cherry liqueur
  • 350g/12oz raspberries
  • 4 sprigs fresh mint
  • , to dust icing sugar

Instructions

  • For the panna cotta, soak the gelatine leaves in a little cold water until soft.
  • Place the milk, cream, vanilla pod and seeds and sugar into a pan and bring to a simmer. Remove the vanilla pod and discard.
  • Squeeze the water out of the gelatine leaves, then add to the pan and take off the heat. Stir until the gelatine has dissolved.
  • Divide the mixture among four ramekins and leave to cool. Place into the fridge for at least an hour, until set.
  • For the sauce, place the sugar, water and cherry liqueur into a pan and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Take the pan off the heat and add half the raspberries. Using a hand blender, blend the sauce until smooth.
  • Pass the sauce through a sieve into a bowl and stir in the remaining fruit.
  • To serve, turn each panna cotta out onto a serving plate. Spoon over the sauce and garnish with a sprig of mint. Dust with icing sugar.

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Cook Time

30M

Prep Time

PT2H

Yield

Serves 4