Tri Color Panna Cotta Food

THE BEST PANNA COTTA YOU WILL EVER HAVE

Steps:

• Place sixteen 4-ounce ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Split vanilla bean lengthwise with the tip of a sharp knife. Holding the pod open, scrape seeds from each half using the flat side of your knife.
• Fill a large pot halfway with water and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
• Combine vanilla pods, scraped beans, heavy cream, and 1 cup sugar in a large bowl that will fit snugly into the pot; whisk thoroughly to mix. Place bowl over simmering water; whisk until cream mixture is just warm and sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
• Remove bowl from heat and strain cream mixture using a fine-mesh strainer. Pour out hot water.
• Sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup water in a small bowl and stir quickly with a large toothpick until granules are separated. Pour gelatin into cream mixture and whisk thoroughly. Let sit until slightly cool, about 20 minutes.
• Whisk buttermilk thoroughly into cream mixture; pour into ramekins. Cover with plastic wrap and chill until set, at least 6 hours and preferably overnight.
• Place blueberries in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook until slightly toasted and starting to release their juices, about 5 minutes. Stir in orange juice and 1 cup sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook until mixture is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool until thickened and syrupy, about 30 minutes.
• Run a thin knife around the edges of each ramekin. Invert panna cotta onto serving plates. Serve topped with blueberry topping.

TRI-COLOR PANNA COTTA

Steps:

• Heat 1 cup heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Add dark chocolate and 2 tablespoons sugar before it boils; reduce heat and simmer, stirring constantly, until chocolate melts, about 5 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon agar and stir until it dissolves completely. Remove from heat, pour into a trifle bowl, and chill until set, about 2 hours.
• Heat 1 cup heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and vanilla extract; simmer, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon agar and stir until it dissolves completely. Remove from heat, pour over chocolate layer and chill until set, about 2 hours.
• Heat 1 cup heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and instant coffee; simmer, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon agar and stir until it dissolves completely. Remove from heat, pour over vanilla layer and chill until set, about 2 hours.

DARK CHOCOLATE PANNA COTTA

Steps:

• Place cranberry sauce in a food processor; cover and process until pureed. Strain and discard pulp. Stir in 3 tablespoons liqueur; set aside., In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over milk; let stand for 1 minute. Meanwhile, place chocolate in another small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream, sugar and salt just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth., Stir a small amount of chocolate mixture into gelatin mixture until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in 1 cup cranberry puree and vanilla. Pour into eight 6-oz. custard cups. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , In a small bowl, combine the remaining cranberry puree and liqueur; cover and refrigerate until serving., Unmold onto serving plates. Serve with sauce and garnish with raspberries and mint if desired.