Name: Chai Panna Cotta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: PT-487671H39M19S
Total time: 59 min
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups whole milk (in 2 parts – see recipe); 6 chai tea bags, good quality; 2 cloves; 1 stick cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground ginger; ¼ teaspoon allspice; 3 teaspoons powdered vegan gelatin (unflavoured); ⅓ cup white granulated sugar (66g / 2.3oz); 1 ½ cups thickened cream (375ml); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Pinch of salt; ¼ cup white granulated sugar (50g / 1.8oz) for toffee; 1 tablespoon water (20ml); 1 tablespoon pistachios, roughly chopped

Description

Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chai Panna Cotta, a creamy dessert that beautifully melds the rich essence of traditional panna cotta with aromatic chai spices. This elegant treat is perfect for special occasions or cozy evenings at home. With its silky texture and crunchy pistachio toffee topping, this dessert will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. Best of all, it requires just 20 minutes of preparation time, making it as easy to whip up as it is delicious. Whether served in individual cups or a large dish for sharing, Chai Panna Cotta is sure to be a showstopper at any gathering.

Ingredients

Scale

1 ¾ cups whole milk (in 2 parts – see recipe)
6 chai tea bags, good quality
2 cloves
1 stick cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon allspice
3 teaspoons powdered vegan gelatin (unflavoured)
⅓ cup white granulated sugar (66g / 2.3oz)
1 ½ cups thickened cream (375ml)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
¼ cup white granulated sugar (50g / 1.8oz) for toffee
1 tablespoon water (20ml)
1 tablespoon pistachios, roughly chopped

Instructions

Heat 1 cup of whole milk in a saucepan and infuse with chai tea bags and spices.
In a bowl, dissolve powdered vegan gelatin in cold milk.
Combine the chai infusion with sugar and the gelatin mixture, then whisk in thickened cream and vanilla.
Pour into serving cups and refrigerate until set (about 4 hours).
Prepare pistachio toffee by cooking sugar and water until golden brown; add chopped pistachios.
Top panna cotta with pistachio toffee before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: None
Category: Dessert
Method: Chilling
Cuisine: Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 panna cotta (100g)
Calories: 290
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider garnishing with fresh fruits or whipped coconut cream. Customize the spice blend according to your taste preferences.