Grapefruit Panna Cotta (Print)
Creamy Italian dessert infused with fresh grapefruit for a refreshing tangy finish.
# What You’ll Need:
→ For the Panna Cotta
01 - 2 cups heavy cream
02 - 1 cup whole milk
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - Zest of 1 grapefruit
06 - 2 1/2 teaspoons powdered gelatin
07 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
→ For Garnish
08 - Segments from 1 grapefruit, membrane removed
09 - Fresh mint leaves
10 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
# How To Make:
01 - Sprinkle gelatin over grapefruit juice in a small bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes until gelatin absorbs the liquid and becomes gelatinous.
02 - Combine cream, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and grapefruit zest in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves completely and mixture is hot but not boiling.
03 - Remove saucepan from heat. Add the bloomed gelatin mixture to the hot cream, whisking continuously until gelatin dissolves fully.
04 - Pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove grapefruit zest, ensuring a silky smooth texture.
05 - Divide the panna cotta mixture evenly among 6 ramekins or serving glasses.
06 - Allow to cool to room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until completely set.
07 - Toss grapefruit segments with 2 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes to macerate and release juices.
08 - Top each chilled panna cotta with macerated grapefruit segments and fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The grapefruit cuts through the rich cream in the most refreshing way, making it feel light even though its absolutely indulgent
- You can make it the day before and pull it out when guests arrive, looking like you spent hours on something that took twenty minutes
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- Do not boil the cream mixture once the gelatin is added, or it can lose its setting power and you will end up with soup
- Greasing your ramekins lightly makes unmolding easier if you want to serve them on plates, but serving in glasses eliminates this step entirely
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- Use agar agar instead of gelatin if you need a vegetarian option, following the package instructions for proper ratios
- Room temperature ingredients incorporate more smoothly, so pull the cream and milk out about 15 minutes before starting