Buttermilk Panna Cotta With Apricot And Candied Fennel Recipes

BUTTERMILK PANNA COTTA

Steps:

• Sprinkle the gelatin over 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the half-and-half, sugar, vanilla pods, vanilla seeds and pinch of salt. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar and avoid scorching the milk. Reduce the heat and add the gelatin and buttermilk. Strain through a fine sieve, removing the vanilla pods and any milk solids.
• Pour mixture into 8 small ramekins and let cool to room temperature, about 45 minutes. Transfer to fridge and chill for 3 hours. To serve, briefly dip the bottoms of the ramekins in warm water and invert onto dessert plates.
• BYOC: Top with your favorite fresh berries when in season. If you have the time, try and make a creamy caramel sauce by using sugar, water and half-and-half. Be creative and swipe the plate in a creative pattern. Let your inner artist come out.

BUTTERMILK PANNA COTTA WITH APRICOT AND CANDIED FENNEL

Steps:

• Place 1/4 cup cold water in a small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over; let stand 10 minutes.
• Heat 1/2 cup cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat until very warm (it will deactivate the gelatin if it gets too hot). Remove from heat, add gelatin and 2/3 cup sugar, and whisk until they are completely dissolved. Gradually stir in remaining 2 1/4 cups cream, then buttermilk. Divide among eight small bowls or 6-ounce ramekins and chill until set, at least 4 hours.
• Meanwhile, bring apricots, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and jam-like, 20-25 minutes. Let compote cool completely.
• Bring remaining 1 tablespoon sugar and 2 tablespoons water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and cook, swirling often, until thick and syrupy (do not let it take on any color), about 4 minutes. Add fennel seeds and reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar starts to become dry and crystallized, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir until sugar is completely dry and crystallized, about 1 minute longer. Transfer seeds to a small bowl; set aside.
• Serve panna cotta topped with compote and candied fennel seeds.
• DO AHEAD: Panna cotta can be made 3 days ahead; cover and keep chilled. Compote can be made 1 week ahead; cover and chill.

CHEF JOHN'S BUTTERMILK PANNA COTTA

Steps:

• Sprinkle gelatin over cold water; stir and let sit 5 or 10 minutes until it thickens and becomes rubbery.
• Pour heavy cream into a saucepan. Whisk in sugar. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture just barely starts to simmer, 3 to 5 minutes. Add lemon peel as mixture is coming up to temperature. As small bubbles begin to appear here and there, remove pan from heat. Add tiny pinch of salt, vanilla, and bloomed gelatin. Whisk until gelatin melts into the cream mixture. Add buttermilk and lemon juice; whisk until blended.
• Strain through fine sieve to remove zest and any lumps. Pour into serving dishes or ramekins. Allow to cool to room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 5 hours or, ideally, overnight.

BUTTERMILK PANNA COTTA

Steps:

• Place 3/4 cup of cream in a bowl.
• Sprinkle over powdered gelatine, stir to combine.
• Set aside for 5 minutes till absorbed.
• Heat remaining cream, buttermilk, icing sugar and vanilla over medium heat.
• Stir till sugar dissolves then add gelatine cream.
• Stir till dissolved, strain and pour into lightly greased 7 cup mould or Bundt tin.
• Refrigerate till set.
• Dip mould into boiling water for 30 seconds before turning out onto a plate to serve.

BUTTERMILK-GRAND MARNIER PANNA COTTA

Steps:

• Combine buttermilk and gelatin in a small bowl; set aside to soften.
• Combine cream, sugar, liqueur, zest, and vanilla bean in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer. Remove from heat.
• Stir in buttermilk mixture, whisking until all gelatin solids are dissolved; strain.
• Evenly divide mixture among 12 (1 3/4-ounce) silicone molds. Refrigerate for 4 hours.
• To unmold, gently pull edges of custards to loosen. Invert onto plate or shortbread cookie to serve.