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Chai Panna Cotta

Chai Panna Cotta with Pistachio Toffee

Chai Panna Cotta with Pistachio Toffee is a luxurious dessert that marries the creamy richness of traditional panna cotta with the warming spices of chai. This elegant dish is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a quiet night in. With just 20 minutes of preparation, you’ll create a stunning dessert that not only tastes delightful but also impresses with its beautiful presentation. The silky smoothness of the panna cotta combined with the crunchy pistachio toffee offers a unique twist that will please both your palate and your guests.

  • Total Time: 26 minute
  • Yield: Serves approximately 4

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups whole milk
  • 6 chai tea bags
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice
  • 3 teaspoons powdered vegan gelatin
  • ⅓ cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • ¼ cup white granulated sugar (for toffee)
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon pistachios, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Infuse the milk by heating it with chai tea bags and spices until simmering, then steep for 10 minutes.
  2. Bloom vegan gelatin in cold water for about 5 minutes until thickened.
  3. Combine the strained milk mixture with sugar and bloomed gelatin, stirring until dissolved.
  4. Mix in heavy cream and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Pour into ramekins and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
  6. Prepare pistachio toffee by melting sugar and water, adding chopped pistachios before it hardens.
  7. Top panna cotta with pistachio toffee before serving.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: N/A
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chilling
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 335
  • Sugar: 23g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: Use high-quality chai tea for the best flavor infusion. Allow proper cooling before adding gelatin to avoid clumping. Experiment with different toppings like fresh fruits or chocolate drizzle for variety.

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