Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of Earl Grey Panna Cotta, a delightful Italian dessert infused with aromatic bergamot tea. This elegant treat features a smooth texture that melts in your mouth, offering a unique flavor profile perfect for any occasion. Whether enjoyed at an afternoon tea or as the centerpiece of a dinner party, this panna cotta is sure to impress your guests and elevate any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 Earl Grey tea bags (or 2 tsp loose leaf)
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Infuse the Cream: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar until simmering. Remove from heat and steep in Earl Grey tea bags for about 10 minutes.
- Bloom the Gelatin: In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin powder over cold water; let sit for about 5 minutes until it swells.
- Combine Mixtures: Remove tea bags from the cream mixture. Stir in bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved, then add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Chill and Set: Pour into serving cups or molds. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Serve: Run a knife around the edge if using molds, invert onto plates, or serve directly from cups topped with fresh berries or chocolate sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 panna cotta (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg