Mandarin Panna Cotta
6 servings
150 minutes
Mandarin panna cotta is an elegant dessert of Italian origin enriched with sunny citrus notes. The delicate, velvety texture of the creamy jelly perfectly complements the refreshing sweet-sour mandarin infusion, creating a harmony of flavors. The sweetness of the cream is enhanced by a light vanilla aroma, while the zest and juice of the mandarin add a refined freshness to the dessert. Panna cotta is easy to prepare but requires patience: after cooling, it achieves the perfect consistency that melts softly in the mouth. Serving it with cocoa, a mint leaf, and mandarin jelly makes it not only a taste delight but also a visual masterpiece. This dessert is an ideal conclusion to a romantic dinner or festive feast, impressing with its simplicity and sophistication.
1
Soak gelatin in 2 tablespoons of cold water and let it swell.
- Gelatin: 1 tablespoon
- Water: 2 tablespoons
2
Place two slices of mandarin in a dessert cup or silicone muffin molds, peeled at least from the sides.
- Tangerines: 2 pieces
3
Mix cream and milk, heat on low without boiling.
- Cream 33%: 250 ml
- Milk 3.2%: 200 ml
4
When heated, add the zest and juice of two mandarins, sugar, vanilla sugar or vanilla (if available), and gelatin. Stir constantly until the gelatin and sugar are completely dissolved, do not bring to a boil.
- Mandarin zest: 0.5 teaspoon
- Freshly squeezed tangerine juice: 0.5 glass
- Sugar: 3 tablespoons
- Vanilla sugar: 1 teaspoon
- Gelatin: 1 tablespoon
5
Pour the mixture into molds and cool before placing in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
6
Before serving, decorate with cocoa, a mint leaf, and tangerine jelly.