Ricotta Panna Cotta With Nectarines And Honey Recipes

RICOTTA PANNA COTTA WITH NECTARINES AND HONEY RECIPE

Steps:

• Pour 1/4 cup cold water into a small saucepan and sprinkle gelatin evenly over; let sit 10 minutes to soften.
• Meanwhile, coat a 9"-diameter pie or cake pan with a thin film of oil; set aside. Combine ricotta, powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and 1 cup half-and-half in a food processor.
• When gelatin is softened, add remaining 1/2 cup half-and-half to saucepan and set over low heat. Cook, stirring with a heatproof spatula, until gelatin is completely dissolved (do not let mixture boil). Scrape mixture into food processor and process until completely smooth, about 30 seconds. Pour into prepared pan and chill until set, at least 4 hours (cover loosely with plastic wrap after 1 hour).
• Run a butter knife or small offset spatula around sides of panna cotta to loosen the edge and break the suction.
• Fill a baking dish or similar vessel with hot water. Lower bottom of mold into water 5 seconds, then lift it back out.
• Press a serving plate firmly over top. Quickly invert in one motion; set plate down. Use knife or spatula to gently lift up mold.
• Top with nectarines; drizzle with honey and oil.
• Panna cotta (without nectarines, honey, and oil) can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.

HONEY NUT PANNA COTTA

Steps:

• Dissolve the gelatin in 2 tablespoons warm water and set aside to bloom.
• In a small skillet over medium heat, bring the gelatin mixture, cream, milk, cinnamon, vanilla, honey and cereal to a simmer. Remove from the heat and let steep for 5 minutes to marry the flavors.
• Place the yogurt in a large bowl. Strain the milk mixture over the yogurt and whisk to combine. Divide among eight 1/2-cup parfait glasses or ramekins and chill for at least 2 hours.
• Combine the strawberries, lemon juice and sugar in a small bowl, and let macerate while the panna cotta sets.
• Serve the panna cotta with the macerated berries.

PANNA COTTA WITH HONEY

Steps:

• Place the cream, vanilla bean, and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat.
• Remove the vanilla bean and split lengthwise. Scrape the vanilla beans into the cream.
• Squeeze the gelatin leaves to remove any excess water, then add them to the pan, stirring constantly about 30 seconds, or until the gelatin is melted.
• Drizzle about 2 teaspoons honey into the bottom of 6 (4-ounce) molds. Ladle the cream mixture into each. Refrigerate for several hours, until thoroughly chilled.
• To remove from the mold: Dip the bottom of the mold into a pot of hot water to loosen the panna cotta. Slide a knife around the edge, then carefully turn over onto a serving plate. Drizzle with the remaining honey and garnish with hazelnuts, if desired.

HONEY PANNA COTTA

Steps:

• Prepare six dariole or timbale moulds by brushing lightly with almond oil or a very light tasting oil. (I have used cooking spray successfully). Place the moulds on a tray- this makes it easier later with transferring to the refrigerator.
• Sprinkle the gelatine over the warm water and microwave on medium for 30 seconds, or until the gelatine has dissolved.
• In a seperate bowl, heat the milk and honey on High for 2 minutes.
• Strain the gelatine mix into the hot milk/honey mixture. Quickly stir to combine.
• Whisk in the cream and a couple of drops of vanilla essence.
• Pour the custrad into your moulds. Loosely cover with plastic cling wrap. Chill for at least 4 hours.
• Remove from fridge approx 30 mins prior to serving. I usually do this as we are about to eat our main meal.
• To serve- remove pannacotta from moulds. Lightly brush the top of the custard with water. Run a small bladed knife around the outside of the ustard. Invert onto plates and serve with your choice of fruits, sauce, berry coulis or a drizzle of honey.
• If the custard did not centre on the plate when removed from the mould, you should be able to slide it over (that was the reason for the brushing of water).