Description
Chai Panna Cotta with Pistachio Toffee is a delightful fusion of Italian elegance and comforting chai spices. This creamy dessert features a silky texture and aromatic flavors that make it perfect for any occasion, from dinner parties to cozy nights in. In just 20 minutes of preparation, you can create an impressive dish that not only satisfies sweet cravings but also serves as an eye-catching centerpiece. Topped with crunchy pistachio toffee, this panna cotta is easily customizable, allowing you to adjust sweetness or spice levels to your liking.
Ingredients
- 1 ΒΎ cups whole milk
- 6 chai tea bags
- 3 teaspoons powdered vegan gelatin (unflavored)
- β cup white granulated sugar
- 1 Β½ cups heavy cream
- ΒΌ cup pistachios (for toffee)
Instructions
- Infuse the milk by heating 1 cup of whole milk with chai tea bags and spices until simmering, about 5 minutes.
- Bloom the gelatin by sprinkling it over the remaining cold milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Combine the infused milk with sugar, cream, and vanilla extract. Stir in the bloomed gelatin.
- Pour into serving cups and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
- For the pistachio toffee, cook sugar and water until golden brown, stir in chopped pistachios, pour onto parchment to cool, then break into pieces.
- Serve chilled panna cotta topped with pistachio toffee.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: Not applicable
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian/Indian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Use high-quality chai tea bags for the best flavor. You can substitute dairy with non-dairy alternatives like coconut or almond milk for a vegan version. Feel free to experiment with toppings like fresh berries or caramel sauce.