Description
Silky earl grey panna cotta brings Italian dessert elegance to your tea-infused sweet treat. Delicate cream and bergamot notes create a luxurious dessert that will charm your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups / 473 milliliters heavy cream
- 1 cup / 237 milliliters whole milk
- ¼ cup / 50 grams granulated sugar
- 2 Earl Grey tea bags
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ tsps / 1 packet unflavored gelatin
- 3 tbsps cold water
- honey
- caramel sauce
- fresh raspberries
- fresh blueberries
- whipped cream
- edible flowers
Instructions
- Infuse: Warm cream in a saucepan over medium heat, dissolving sugar while steeping Earl Grey tea bags for 5-7 minutes, stirring periodically to maximize flavor extraction.
- Prepare Gelatin: Sprinkle gelatin powder over cold water, allowing it to bloom and transform into a translucent, spongy consistency without disturbance.
- Combine: Remove tea bags from cream, then whisk bloomed gelatin into the aromatic liquid until perfectly integrated, creating a smooth, uniform mixture.
- Mold: Distribute the infused cream evenly into serving vessels, covering with protective wrap to prevent moisture accumulation.
- Set and Chill: Refrigerate for a minimum of four hours until the panna cotta achieves a delicate, trembling texture that quivers when gently nudged.
- Unmold and Garnish: Briefly dip serving containers in warm water to loosen edges, then invert onto chilled plates with a confident motion. Adorn with a drizzle of honey, scattered fresh berries, or delicate edible flower petals for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Steep Strategically: Control tea steeping time carefully to prevent bitterness; 5-7 minutes ensures robust flavor without overpowering the cream’s delicate profile.
- Gelatin Precision: Bloom gelatin completely in cold water to prevent lumps and ensure smooth, consistent texture throughout the panna cotta.
- Temperature Control: Maintain gentle, medium heat when warming cream to prevent scorching and preserve the subtle Earl Grey essence.
- Unmolding Mastery: Use quick, warm water bath technique for smooth release; avoid prolonged contact to prevent melting the delicate dessert structure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg