Maple Panna Cotta
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This maple panna cotta has become my go to dessert whenever I want something that looks fancy but honestly couldn't be easier to make. Pure Canadian maple syrup brings such a rich, natural sweetness that you don't need much else, and it's packed with antioxidants too. The best part? You'll have this elegant Italian custard ready in under an hour, and most of that time is just letting it set in the fridge. It's the kind of dessert that makes you look like a culinary genius without spending hours in the kitchen or breaking the bank on fancy ingredients.
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Ingredients
- 400 mlheavy cream(chilled)
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 120 mlpure canadian maple syrup
- 20 gunflavored gelatin
- 1vanilla extract
- 10 gsalt
- 4 egglarge egg yolks
- 50 gunsalted butter, melted
- 150 mlfresh cream
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Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over 50ml of cold water and let it sit for 5 minutes to soften.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, maple syrup, and 150ml of heavy cream. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.
Tip: Be careful not to boil the mixture.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the softened gelatin and the remaining 250ml of heavy cream until well combined.
Tip: Make sure to break up any gelatin lumps.
- 4
Gradually pour the warm cream mixture into the gelatin mixture, whisking constantly.
Tip: This is called tempering the egg mixture.
- 5
Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Tip: Be patient, as this may take a few minutes.
- 6
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt.
- 7
Pour the mixture into 6 small individual serving cups or ramekins.
Tip: Make sure the cups are chilled.
- 8
Refrigerate the panna cotta for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
Tip: The longer it chills, the creamier it will be.
- 9
Just before serving, sprinkle a small amount of chopped nuts or a drizzle of pure maple syrup over the top.
Tip: Optional but recommended.
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