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Oolong Panna Cotta Recipe

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This delicate Oolong Panna Cotta features the floral and slightly smoky notes of oolong tea infused into a creamy, smooth Italian dessert. Made with gelatin, cream, and milk, it’s sweetened just enough to highlight the tea’s unique flavor, making for an elegant treat that’s perfect for dinner parties or a refined dessert option.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes plus 4 hours chilling
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Gelatin Mixture

  • 1 tbsp gelatin
  • 3 tbsp water

Cream Mixture

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tbsp oolong tea leaves
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Bloom Gelatin: Combine the gelatin and water in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside to allow the gelatin to absorb the water and bloom for about 5 minutes.
  2. Steep Tea Leaves: Place the oolong tea leaves in a separate small bowl. Heat the heavy cream and whole milk over medium heat until warm, approximately 120°F. Pour the warm cream mixture over the tea leaves and let steep for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming on the surface.
  3. Heat and Sweeten Mixture: Strain the cream to remove tea leaves and pour it into a small saucepan. Heat the cream to 180°F. Remove from the heat and immediately stir in the granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and bloomed gelatin. Mix thoroughly until the sugar and gelatin are fully dissolved.
  4. Cool Slightly: Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to cool slightly. Stir every few minutes during this period to prevent skin formation on the surface.
  5. Pour into Molds: Pour the cream mixture into cups or ramekins. Allow the mixture to cool completely to room temperature.
  6. Chill to Set: Cover each cup with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Let the panna cotta set for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to achieve the best texture.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Once set, garnish with fresh fruit as desired and enjoy this silky smooth, tea-infused dessert.

Notes

  • Ensure the cream mixture does not boil, as overheating can affect the texture and flavor.
  • Steeping the tea in warm cream instead of boiling helps preserve the delicate oolong flavors.
  • Allowing the panna cotta to set overnight improves its firmness and mouthfeel.
  • Use quality oolong tea leaves for the best flavor infusion.
  • The dessert can be prepared up to two days in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/oolong-panna-cotta-recipe/