Buttermilk Panna Cotta With Tropical Fruit Food

CHEF JOHN'S BUTTERMILK PANNA COTTA

Steps:

• Sprinkle gelatin over cold water; stir and let sit 5 or 10 minutes until it thickens and becomes rubbery.
• Pour heavy cream into a saucepan. Whisk in sugar. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture just barely starts to simmer, 3 to 5 minutes. Add lemon peel as mixture is coming up to temperature. As small bubbles begin to appear here and there, remove pan from heat. Add tiny pinch of salt, vanilla, and bloomed gelatin. Whisk until gelatin melts into the cream mixture. Add buttermilk and lemon juice; whisk until blended.
• Strain through fine sieve to remove zest and any lumps. Pour into serving dishes or ramekins. Allow to cool to room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 5 hours or, ideally, overnight.

BUTTERMILK PANNA COTTA WITH TROPICAL FRUIT

Steps:

• Pour 2 tablespoons water into small custard cup; sprinkle unflavored gelatin over. Let stand until gelatin softens, approximately 10 minutes.
• Combine whipping cream and sugar in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot but not boiling. Remove from heat; add gelatin mixture and stir until gelatin is completely dissolved and mixture is smooth. Cool mixture to room temperature, about 45 minutes.
• Stir buttermik and vanilla extract into cream mixture. Pour mixture through fine strainer into 4-cup measuring cup. Divide mixture among six 3/4-cup custard cups or ramekins. Refrigerate until panna cotta is set, at least 6 hours and up to 1 day.
• Run thin sharp knife around sides of each panna cotta to loosen. One at a time, place bottom of each custard cup in 1 inch of hot water 30 to 45 seconds; immediately invert custard cup onto plate. Using both hands, firmly grasp custard cup and plate together, shaking gently and allowing panna cotta to settle onto plate. Spoon fruit mixture around each panna cotta and serve.

BUTTERMILK PANNA COTTA

Steps:

• Combine the cream, sugar, scraped vanilla beans, vanilla pod and honey powder in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until all the sugar dissolves. Sprinkle the gelatin over 2 tablespoons cool water in a bowl. In a heatproof container with a spout, combine the gelatin mixture with the heated cream, allowing it to dissolve. Whisk in the buttermilk.
• Add 1 tablespoon of buckwheat honey to the bottom of each of four 8-ounce parfait glasses. Divide the panna cotta evenly among the glasses, about 6 ounces in each. Refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours. Drizzle with more honey and sprinkle with the pistachios.

BUTTERMILK PANNA COTTA

Steps:

• Sprinkle the gelatin over 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the half-and-half, sugar, vanilla pods, vanilla seeds and pinch of salt. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar and avoid scorching the milk. Reduce the heat and add the gelatin and buttermilk. Strain through a fine sieve, removing the vanilla pods and any milk solids.
• Pour mixture into 8 small ramekins and let cool to room temperature, about 45 minutes. Transfer to fridge and chill for 3 hours. To serve, briefly dip the bottoms of the ramekins in warm water and invert onto dessert plates.
• BYOC: Top with your favorite fresh berries when in season. If you have the time, try and make a creamy caramel sauce by using sugar, water and half-and-half. Be creative and swipe the plate in a creative pattern. Let your inner artist come out.

BUTTERMILK PANNA COTTA WITH STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• In the top of a double boiler (not over heat), sprinkle gelatin over 1 cup buttermilk; let stand to soften, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring cream and scant 1/2 cup sugar to a boil. Add to gelatin mixture. Place over simmering water; whisk until gelatin dissolves, 5 minutes. Stir in remaining cup buttermilk. Pass mixture through a cheesecloth-lined strainer. Divide among 6 four-ounce ramekins or small bowls on a baking sheet. Cover; refrigerate until set, 4 hours.
• Meanwhile, sprinkle strawberries with remaining sugar; let stand about 1 hour.
• Unmold by dipping ramekins briefly into hot water and running tip of a knife around edges; invert onto plates, and serve with strawberries and their juice.

BUTTERMILK PANNA COTTA WITH PASSION FRUIT SAUCE

Steps:

• Lightly spray six 8-ounce molds with cooking spray; set aside. Place 3 tablespoons cold water in a small bowl; sprinkle gelatin over bowl and set aside to soften.
• Place heavy cream and buttermilk in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add softened gelatin mixture and granulated sugar. Scrape vanilla bean seeds into cream mixture and add vanilla bean and salt; cook, whisking, until gelatin and sugar have dissolved. Strain mixture into a heatproof container with a pourable spout.
• Divide cream mixture evenly between prepared molds. Transfer molds to refrigerator; chill until set, 6 to 8 hours and up to overnight.
• Just before serving, scoop out flesh and seeds from passion fruits into a small bowl. Add enough confectioners' sugar to sweeten as desired; stir until well combined.
• To serve, place a cookie in the center of each of 6 plates. Invert a panna cotta onto each cookie and serve with passion fruit sauce. Garnish as desired; serve immediately.

PANNA COTTA WITH DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• Panna Cotta.
• In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water. Let stand for 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile in large saucepan, heat and stir cream and sugar over low heat until sugar is all dissolved. Stir in softened gelatin until dissolved. Then, add buttermilk and salt. Divide and spoon into 30 individual glass bowls or 1 large bowl to divide later.
• Cover and refrigerate until set, at least 3 hours for individual servings or up to 24 hours for large bowl.
• Dried Fruit Compote.
• In large nonreactive pan, combine water, wines, fruits and spices; bring to boil.
• Remove from heat and let stand 15 minutes; drain, reserving 1/2 liquid, and reduce remaining liquid by one half.
• Stir sugar, zests and liqueur into reduced liquid. Add fruits; stir together and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• To Serve.
• Remove panna cotta from individual molds or scoop portions from large bowl onto individual serving plates. Spoon dried fruit compote on top.

BUTTERMILK PANNA COTTA

Steps:

• our 2 tablespoons water into small bowl; sprinkle gelatin over. Let stand until gelatin softens, about 10 minutes. Lightly spray six 3/4-cup ramekins or custard cups with nonstick spray.
• Heat cream, lemon peel, and sugar in medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and bring just to low boil, stirring occasionally. Add gelatin mixture; remove from heat. Stir until gelatin dissolves. Cool mixture to lukewarm, stirring often. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla; divide mixture among prepared ramekins. Refrigerate panna cotta until set, about 4 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and keep chilled.
• Using small sharp knife, cut around panna cotta in each ramekin. Place plate atop each ramekin and invert, allowing panna cotta to settle onto plate. Top with berries and serve chilled.

BUTTERMILK PANNA COTTA

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the cream, sugar, and vanilla.
• Heat until warm (about 140 degrees F) or until vanilla has had enough time to steep and sugar is dissolved.
• While cream is heating, dissolve the gelatin in about 1/4 cup of room temperature water, in a medium bowl.
• Once cream has heated sufficiently, pour the mixture over the gelatin in the bowl and stir until fully dissolved.
• Stir in the buttermilk slowly, until just combined.
• Divide into 8 ramekins, and chill for 2 hours, or until set.