Summer Panna Cotta
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Summer Panna Cotta
Recipe by: Tom Parker Creamery, tomparkercreamery. com
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
• 300ml Tom Parker Creamery’ s double cream
• 200ml Tom Parker Creamery’ s unhomogenised whole milk, well stirred
• 60g caster sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2½ gelatine leaves( or 1½ tsp powdered gelatine)
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Splash of elderflower cordial
For the topping:
• 200g fresh strawberries / raspberries / blueberries / peaches
• 1-2 tbsp icing sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice
Method:
1. Soak the gelatine leaves in cold water for 5- 10 minutes until soft.
2. In a saucepan, gently heat the cream, milk, sugar and lemon zest. Stir until the sugar dissolves- don’ t let it boil.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Squeeze excess water from the gelatine and stir it in until fully dissolved.
5. Add vanilla extract and elderflower cordial.
6. Strain the mixture into a jug( removes zest and ensures smoothness).
7. Pour into ramekins or glasses.
8. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
9. To make the topping, lightly mash the summer fruit of your choice with icing sugar and lemon juice for a fresh, slightly saucy texture.
10. Spoon the fruit mix over the set panna cotta just before serving.
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