Poached Peach and Vanilla Panna Cotta…a novel presentation of the Italian classic.
Panna Cotta, a Classic moulded Italian dessert is basically sweetened cream thickened with gelatine and flavoured with coffee,rum,vanilla and so on or by infusing spices.A creamy and luxurious dessert and a perfect crowd pleaser,it’s a sure hit in a party.
Servings Prep Time
6serving 10minutes
Cook Time
240minutes
Servings Prep Time
6serving 10minutes
Cook Time
240minutes
Ingredients
For the Panna cotta:
Instructions
  1. Boil the water and sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Add the peaches and simmer for 3-5 mins or until soft.
  3. Remove the peaches and and slip off the skins reserving the poaching liquid.
  4. Mix the gelatine with 1/4 of the peach liquid and add the mixture to the remaining liquid in the saucepan,stir and simmer for 2 mins or until dissolved.
  5. Place the peach halves,cut side up in a well greased loaf tin and pour the liquid over the peaches.
  6. Refrigerate for 2 hrs or until firm.
  7. To make the Panna cotta mix the gelatine with warm water and set aside.
  8. Place the cream ,icing sugar and scraped vanilla in a a saucepan over medium heat and stir.
  9. Add the gelatine mixture and simmer over low heat for nearly 4 mins or until dissolved.
  10. Allow to cool to room temperature then pour the mixture over the set jelly and refrigerate overnight.
  11. To serve dip the tin in warm water and invert onto a plate.
  12. Slice and serve.