- Why didn't it set?
- Either there was too little gelatine, or the gelatine mixture boiled (which weakens gelling ability).
- Powder or leaf gelatine?
- Either works, but leaf gelatine is easier to work with. 1 leaf is approx 1.6-2g, which corresponds to about half a teaspoon of powder.
Salted Caramel Panna Cotta
Panna Cotta means 'cooked cream'. This dessert is the magic of gelatine: we use just enough for the liquid cream to set into a wobbly, silky gel. The bitter-salty taste of salted caramel breaks up the fatty richness of the cream.
Ingredients
500
ml
Double cream (min. 30%)
100
g
Caster sugar
3
leaves
Gelatine (or 5g powder)
1
tsp
Sea salt (preferably flakes)
1
tsp
Vanilla extract
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Equipment Needed
- Small saucepan
- Ramekins or moulds
- Sieve
Allergen Information
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Soak the gelatine leaves in ice-cold water for 5 minutes.
Tip: In cold water it only swells, it doesn't dissolve.
2
✓
Sprinkle the sugar on the bottom of a saucepan. Melt over medium heat without stirring, just tilting the pot, until it becomes amber-coloured caramel.
Tip: Don't stir with a spoon as it may crystallise! Only move the pot.
3
✓
Remove from the heat, and carefully pour in the cream while stirring constantly.
Tip: Careful, hot caramel foams up and steams! If the caramel hardens from the cold cream, put it back on the heat and warm until melted.
4
✓
Take off the heat, let cool to approx 60-70°C. Stir in the salt and vanilla.
Tip: Gelatine must not be put into boiling liquid as it loses its strength.
5
✓
Squeeze out the gelatine leaves, and stir into the warm cream until completely dissolved.
Tip: Ensure there are no lumps.
6
✓
Strain the mixture (to ensure it's smooth), then pour into moulds.
Tip: Straining removes any potential caramel or gelatine lumps.
7
✓
Place in the fridge for at least 4 hours (but preferably overnight) until set.
Tip: Upon serving, dip the bottom of the mould in warm water for a few seconds so it turns out easily.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 500 ml Double cream (min. 30%)
- 100 g Caster sugar
- 3 leaves Gelatine (or 5g powder)
- 1 tsp Sea salt (preferably flakes)
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract