Coffee Panna Cotta South Beach Diet Phase 2 Recipes

COSTA RICAN COFFEE PANNA COTTA WITH BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE-RUM SAUCE

Steps:

• Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over 1/4 cup of dark rum and allow to soften for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, stir together 1 1/4 cups of whipping cream, brown sugar, and espresso powder in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring until brown sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat, then whisk in gelatin mixture until dissolved.
• Whisk in the coconut milk, vanilla extract, and sour cream until smooth. Evenly divide the mixture between eight 3/4 cup custard cups or molds, cover each with plastic wrap, and chill at least 4 hours to overnight.
• Bring 3/4 cup whipping cream and corn syrup to a simmer over medium-high heat. Once simmering, remove from heat, and stir in the chocolate until melted and smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon of rum and set aside.
• To serve, run a knife around the edge of each mold, then set each cup into a shallow bowl of hot water for 10 seconds to loosen. Invert the mold over a serving plate and remove the panna cotta. Spoon chocolate sauce around each panna cotta and garnish with a sprig of mint.

COFFEE PANNA COTTA (SOUTH BEACH DIET PHASE 2)

Steps:

• Lightly coat 4 (6 ounce) custard cups with cooking spray.
• Line a strainer with paper towels and set over a large bowl. Put yogurt into the strainer and let sit for 15 to 20 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over half and half; let stand for 10 minutes. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium low heat and cook, whisking constantly, until gelatin dissolves. Add sugar substitute, coffee powder, and vanilla; continue whisking until sugar substitute dissolves. Remove from heat.
• Using a rubber spatula, scrape yogurt into a large bowl. Immediately add half and half mixture and stir well to combine.
• Divde mixture evenly among prepared custard cups. Cover and chill at least 4 hours or overnight. Serve chilled.

COFFEE PANNA COTTA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the water and let soak about 10 minutes (do not stir). Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat the milk, vanilla bean, ground coffee, and sugar to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar. As soon as it simmers, turn off the heat and add the gelatin mixture, stirring to dissolve the gelatin. If the gelatin doesn't completely dissolve in 3 minutes, return the mixture to the heat and warm gently until dissolved. Strain through a fine strainer or chinois. Pour the mixture into 6 to 8 ramekins or dessert cups. Chill, uncovered for 2 hours. Dip the cups in hot water for 10 seconds, then turn the panna cottas out onto dessert plates (or, serve in the cups).

COFFEE PANNA COTTA

Steps:

• Mix cream, milk and sugar in a pot and bring to simmering, stirring to dissolve sugar.
• Remove from stove and stir in the liquid coffee and vanilla.
• Soak the gelatine in a bowl of cold water for 5 minutes til squidgy and soft, then drain and squeeze.
• Whisk the gelating into the cream til dissolved and allow to cool.
• Rinse four 125ml ramekins with cold water and just shake dry, then strain the cream mix into each. Refrigerate at least 4 hours.
• To serve, run a knife round the edge, invert onto plate, drizzle with liqueur ( however much you like! ) and scatter with coffee granules.

SHRIMP AND SCALLOP SAUTES (SOUTH BEACH DIET PHASE 2)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the scallops, shrimp, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper; toss unti well coated.
• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add seafood mixture and cook, stirring frequently until shrimp turns pink and scallops are cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Transfer to a large serving bowl, add lemon juice and zest and stir well. Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.

COFFEE SYRUP PANNA COTTA

Steps:

• Coffee Syrup:.
• Place coffee and sugar into a small saucepan and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Simmer 3 to 5 minutes until thick and syrupy. Allow to cool completely.
• Place gelatine in small bowl, pour over the 1 tbs milk and let stand 2 or 3 minutes. Place cream, extra milk, icing sugar and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Add the gelatine to the cream mixture and whisk to combine. Let cool.
• Pour the coffee mixture into 6 1/4 cup shot glasses ad slowly pour the panna cotta over. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours or until set.

COFFEE PANNA COTTA

Steps:

• Place cream, milk and instant coffee granules in a small saucepan. Add cinnamon stick and sugar. Stir over medium-low heat until mixture comes to a gradual boil. Remove from heat and add vanilla paste.
• Stir gelatin into hot water and mix until dissolved. Add dissolved gelatin to the coffee cream mixture.
• Pour mixture through a fine sieve strainer into 6 x 125ml individual moulds, and cover each mould with cling-film wrap. Leave in the refrigerator to set and chill overnight.
• To serve, run a blunt knife or spatula around the rim of each mould, then place the moulds in warm water for 10 seconds. Unmould panna cotta into a serving dish and serve immediately.