Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
- 2 1/2 teaspoons powdered gelatin
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup peach puree
- 1/4 cup raspberry sauce
- Fresh raspberries and sliced peaches for garnish
Special equipment needed:
- 6 ramekins or small glasses
- Blender or food processor
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla bean. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and mixture is hot but not boiling.
2. Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let sit for 5 minutes.
4. Remove vanilla bean from cream mixture and whisk in peach puree.
5. Heat cream mixture over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
6. Add gelatin mixture and whisk until completely dissolved.
7. Pour mixture into ramekins or glasses and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
8. To serve, spoon raspberry sauce over each panna cotta and garnish with fresh raspberries and sliced peaches.
Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Chilling time: 4 hours
5. Temperature:
Medium heat
Serving size:
6 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 360
Fat per serving: 28g
Carbohydrates per serving: 24g
Protein per serving: 3g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use canned peach puree instead of fresh.
- You can use frozen raspberries instead of fresh for the sauce.
Variations:
- You can use other fruit purees such as mango or strawberry instead of peach.
- You can use other sauces such as blueberry or blackberry instead of raspberry.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the gelatin is completely dissolved before adding it to the cream mixture.
- To easily remove the panna cotta from the ramekins or glasses, dip the bottom of each one in hot water for a few seconds before unmolding.
Storage instructions:
Store leftover panna cotta in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
Panna cotta is best served cold and should not be reheated.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the panna cotta in clear glasses or ramekins to show off the layers of peach and raspberry.
Garnishes:
Fresh raspberries and sliced peaches make a beautiful and delicious garnish.
Pairings:
Serve with a glass of chilled white wine or champagne.
Suggested side dishes:
This dessert is best served on its own.
Troubleshooting advice:
If the panna cotta doesn't set properly, make sure the gelatin is completely dissolved before adding it to the cream mixture.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to use fresh, ripe fruit and store the panna cotta in the refrigerator to prevent spoilage.
Food history:
Peach Melba is a classic dessert that was created by French chef Auguste Escoffier in honor of Australian opera singer Nellie Melba. The dessert consists of peaches and raspberry sauce served over vanilla ice cream.
Flavor profiles:
This dessert is sweet and creamy with a hint of vanilla and a fruity punch from the peach and raspberry.
Serving suggestions:
Serve this dessert at a summer dinner party or as a sweet treat after a romantic dinner.
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