Passion Fruit & Lemongrass Panna Cotta
This panna cotta adds a little something extra to a classic Italian dessert. It is creamy, very light, and bursting with flavor.
Infuse <quantity>300<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of heavy cream with <quantity>8 stalks</quantity> of lemongrass for 24hr in the refrigerator. Strain the lemongrass and add the cream to a pot
Add <quantity>300<unit>g</unit></quantity> of all-purpose flour to a bowl
Add <quantity>50<unit>g</unit></quantity> of brown sugar
Add <quantity>25<unit>g</unit></quantity> of crushed Brazil nuts and <quantity>25<unit>g</unit></quantity> of crushed cashew nuts
Add <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of cinnamon powder
Add <quantity>¼<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of salt
Mix to combine the dry ingredients
Add <quantity>200<unit>g</unit></quantity> of softened, cubed butter
Mix with your hand until all the ingredients are incorporated and the dough is smooth and homogeneous
Shape the dough into <quantity>2</quantity> balls and flatten each into a large plastic bag, or between two pieces of cling film
Roll out each ball of dough until it is <quantity>3<unit>mm</unit></quantity> thick
Chill dough for 1h until it is firm
Add <quantity>350<unit>g</unit></quantity> passion fruit pulp to a pot
Add <quantity>100<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of water
Add <quantity>150<unit>g</unit></quantity> of palm sugar
Simmer on low heat until the mixture thickens and the temperature reaches <temperature>116<unit>°C</unit></temperature>
Remove from the heat. The passion fruit syrup is ready
Preheat the oven to <temperature>160<unit>ºC</unit></temperature>
Transfer the dough to a cutting board. Cut and remove the top side of the plastic bag
Cut the dough with a <quantity>10<unit>cm</unit></quantity> ring cutter. Transfer the rounds to a tray lined with parchment paper or a silpat
Bake the dough for 30m, until deep brown
Let the dough cool completely and get crispy. The brown sugar, nut & cinnamon sablée is ready
Put <quantity>1½<unit>cups</unit></quantity> of caster sugar in a sauce pan
Add <quantity>⅔<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of vinegar
Add <quantity>¼<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of water
Add <quantity>¼</quantity> piece of star anise
Add the white ends of <quantity>2<unit>stalks</unit></quantity> of lemongrass
Simmer on medium heat until the sugar is fully dissolved
Pour the warm syrup over <quantity>1</quantity> diced pineapple through a sieve
The sweetened pineapple is ready
Add <quantity>300<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of milk
Add <quantity>160<unit>g</unit></quantity> of palm sugar
Simmer on medium heat and stir until the liquid reaches <temperature>80<unit>°C</unit></temperature>
Hydrate <quantity>8<unit>g</unit></quantity> of unflavored powdered gelatin in <quantity>40<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of water. Mix properly. Let rest for 5m until the gelatin dissolves
Melt the gelatin in a microwave for 40s on high power. Pour into the warm cream. Mix until completely combined
Grease the molds with vegetable oil
Pour the panna cotta mixture into the molds
Place in the refrigerator for 6h until firm
Place each mold briefly in warm water to release the panna cotta
Flip the panna cotta over the brown sugar, nut & cinnamon sable
Serve with some of the sweetened pineapple and passion fruit syrup
Add pieces of dried orange, toasted coconut chips, and edible flowers
The passion fruit & lemongrass panna cotta is ready. Enjoy!
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