Description
Tomato Panna Cotta is a unique and intriguing twist on the classic Italian dessert, blending creamy heavy cream with tangy tomato puree for a delightful balance of savory and sweet. This elegant, jiggly panna cotta beautifully challenges traditional flavors and is garnished with fresh basil to enhance its freshness and visual appeal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup tomato puree
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp gelatin powder
- 1/4 cup cold water
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Bloom the Gelatin: In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin powder evenly over the cold water and let it sit undisturbed for about 5 minutes until it softens and blooms.
- Heat the Cream Mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, tomato puree, and granulated sugar. Place over medium heat and stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is just about to reach a simmer, but do not let it boil.
- Add Gelatin and Season: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved and incorporated. Season with salt to taste, mixing thoroughly.
- Set the Panna Cotta: Pour the mixture evenly into silicone molds or ramekins. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until completely set and wobble firm.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, garnish each panna cotta with fresh basil leaves for a pop of color and a complementary herbal note.
Notes
- Ensure the cream mixture does not boil when heating to prevent separation.
- Use fresh, high-quality tomato puree for the best flavor.
- Gelatin must be fully dissolved to achieve the perfect panna cotta texture.
- You can substitute fresh tomatoes blended and strained for tomato puree if preferred.
- Serve chilled for optimal flavor and texture.
- Silicone molds make it easier to unmold the panna cotta, but ramekins work fine too.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Tomato Panna Cotta, Italian dessert, creamy dessert, savory panna cotta, gelatin dessert, unique panna cotta recipe, tomato puree dessert
