We love panna cotta - it's the perfect dessert in the summertime and this one makes the most of in-season juicy strawberries.
Replace the rum with elderflower cordial, for an alcohol-free version. If you’re feeling decadent, top with softly whipped cream before serving.
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Yields:
6 serving(s)
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Cal/Serv:
711
Ingredients
For the jelly
500g
strawberries, hulled weight, chopped
11/2Tbsp.
strawberry jam
2Tbsp.
lemon juice
2Tbsp.
caster sugar
1tsp.
vanilla bean paste
3
sheets platinum-grade leaf gelatine, we used Dr. Oetker
60ml
white rum
For the panna cotta
5
sheets platinum-grade leaf gelatine
600ml
double cream
200ml
whole milk
1tsp.
vanilla bean paste
150g
caster sugar
To serve, optional
strawberries
shortbread biscuits, crumbled
Directions
Step 1For the jelly, mix the strawberries, jam, lemon juice, sugar, vanilla and 200ml water in a pan over medium heat. Bring to a bubble and cook until the strawberries are completely mushy. Meanwhile soak the gelatine in cold water for 5min.
Step 2Place a fine sieve over a large jug. Pour in the strawberry mixture and gently help the liquid through with a spoon or spatula (don’t work the mixture too much). Lift gelatine out of water (squeeze out excess) and stir into strawberry juice to dissolve, followed by the rum. Leave to cool slightly before dividing between 6 glasses. Chill for 2hr, or until set.
Step 3Once set, make the panna cotta layer. Soak the gelatine in cold water for 5min. Meanwhile in a medium pan heat the cream, milk, vanilla and sugar, stirring regularly, until hot. Remove from heat.
Step 4Lift gelatine out of water (squeeze out excess) and stir into the hot cream mixture to dissolve. Leave to cool completely, then pour on top of the set jellies. Chill until set, about 4hr.
Step 5Garnish with strawberries and crumbled shortbread, if using, and serve.
Get ahead: Make the panna cottas up to 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.
Per serving:
Calories: 711
Protein: 6g
Fat: 55g
Saturates: 34g
Carbs: 41g
Total sugars: 41g
Fibre: 3g
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