- The gelatine went lumpy.
- Gelatine must always be soaked (bloomed) in cold water, then dissolved in the warm (not boiling!) liquid. If the liquid is too hot, the gelatine loses its strength.
- It won't come out of the mould.
- Dip the bottom of the mould into hot water for 5 seconds, then turn out onto a plate.
Orange panna cotta
Panna cotta means 'cooked cream'. This is one of the most elegant Italian desserts, which despite appearances is dead simple. The secret is the correct use of gelatine: just enough is needed to hold its shape with a wobble, but to melt immediately in the mouth. The freshness of the orange lightens the rich cream.
Ingredients
500
ml
Double cream
50
g
Caster sugar
1
pod
Vanilla pod (or 1 tsp paste)
100
ml
Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
4
sheets
Gelatine (leaves, or 1 sachet powdered)
1
pc
Orange zest (grated)
2
slices
Orange slices (decoration)
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Equipment Needed
- Small saucepan
- Glasses or silicone moulds
- Sieve (for straining)
Allergen Information
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Soak the gelatine leaves in cold water for 5-10 minutes.
Tip: The leaves need to soften like a jellyfish.
2
✓
Heat the cream with the sugar, the scraped seeds of the vanilla pod, and the grated orange zest to boiling point, but do not boil!
Tip: The flavours infuse into the warm cream.
3
✓
Remove from heat. Stir in the orange juice.
Tip: If you boil the orange juice with the cream, it might curdle it, so add it only at the end.
4
✓
Squeeze the water out of the gelatine leaves and stir into the warm cream until completely dissolved.
Tip: Check that no transparent pieces remain.
5
✓
Strain the mixture through a fine sieve so orange zest pieces don't get into the cream (optional, if you like it smooth).
Tip: Straining results in a silkier texture.
6
✓
Pour into glasses. Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (but preferably overnight).
Tip: The gelatine set needs time.
7
✓
Decorate with orange slices when serving.
Tip: A refreshing, light finish to a dinner.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 500 ml Double cream
- 50 g Caster sugar
- 1 pod Vanilla pod (or 1 tsp paste)
- 100 ml Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 4 sheets Gelatine (leaves, or 1 sachet powdered)
- 1 pc Orange zest (grated)
- 2 slices Orange slices (decoration)