Description
Chai Panna Cotta is a delightful fusion of Italian sophistication and the warm, inviting spices of chai. This creamy dessert offers an exotic twist that’s perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a dinner party or a cozy night in. With its silky texture and aromatic flavors, this panna cotta can be prepared in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for impressing guests without spending hours in the kitchen. Topped with crunchy pistachio toffee, this dessert not only tantalizes the taste buds but also pleases the eye, ensuring it stands out on any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups whole milk (divided)
- 6 chai tea bags
- 2 cloves
- 1 stick cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- 3 teaspoons powdered vegan gelatine (unflavoured)
- ⅓ cup white granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups thickened cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sugar (for pistachio toffee)
- 1 tablespoon water (for pistachio toffee)
- chopped pistachios (for pistachio toffee)
Instructions
- Infuse the milk by combining 1 cup with chai tea bags and spices in a saucepan until simmering. Steep for about 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the remaining milk with powdered vegan gelatine and set aside.
- Remove spices from infused milk, stir in sugar until dissolved, then add heavy cream and vanilla extract. Whisk in the gelatine mixture until smooth.
- Pour into serving glasses/ramekins and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- For pistachio toffee, melt sugar and water in a saucepan until golden brown; stir in chopped pistachios.
- Serve chilled, topped with pistachio toffee.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: Not applicable
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 291
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 62mg