Lemongrass Panna Cotta
(1 reviews)
Prep time:
15 min
15 min
Cook time:
15 min
15 min
Servings:
8
8
A delicious, light and refreshing dessert that leaves everyone wanting more. An excellent dessert following a heavy or spicy meal. Picture shown is with Kiwi and Mint sauce.
Ingredients - Panna Cotta
2 lemongrass
3 cups half and half cream
3 tsp gelatin
6 tbsp sugar
1 1/2 whipping cream
Ingredients - Kiwi & Mint Sauce
6 Kiwi, peeled
6 sprigs mint leaves
2 tbsp sugar
Instructions
Panna Cotta:
- Cut lemongrass and crush lemongrass to allow flavors to absorb into cream
- Using a saucepan pour in half and half cream and lemongrass
- Add gelatin and allow to sit for a few minutes so that the lemongrass and gelatin soften
- Add sugar and gently heat (medium) until sugar and gelatin are dissolved
- Remove from heat and set aside for 10 minutes
- Strain mixture using a sieve to remove the lemongrass and undissolved gelatin
- Using eight small bowls lightly oil (best to spray) them with canola or vegetable oil
- Pour lemongrass mixture into individual bowls and allow to set overnight
- To serve panna cotta place small bowls of panna cotta in a pan of warm/hot water for a few seconds
- Gently run a knife around the edge
- Flip bowl onto serving plate to allow panna cotta to drop from bowls and gently remove bowl
- Spoon kiwi & mint sauce onto panna cotta and garnish with slices of kiwi and mint
- Enjoy!
Kiwi & Mint Sauce:
- Using a blender, blend kiwi, mint leaves and sugar until smooth
- Chill until ready to serve
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