Blood Orange Panna Cotta
Drogo
3 - 4
5 minutes
120 minutes
This blood orange panna cotta is a beautifully light and elegant Italian-inspired dessert, combining silky cream and tangy buttermilk with the vibrant citrus flavour of fresh blood oranges. Infused with vanilla and blood orange zest, the panna cotta has a delicate, creamy texture and is finished with fresh blood orange segments for a bright, refreshing contrast.
If you're looking for a blood orange panna cotta recipe that's simple enough to prepare ahead but impressive enough for a dinner party, this is an excellent choice. The gentle acidity of the blood orange balances the richness of the cream, while vanilla adds warmth and depth without overpowering the delicate citrus flavour.
This elegant blood orange dessert takes just a few minutes to prepare before chilling in the fridge to set. Served in individual glasses or dessert dishes, it makes a sophisticated finish to a meal and a particularly lovely way to showcase blood oranges when they are in season. The softer-set texture also gives this citrus panna cotta a beautifully delicate finish.
If you're looking for a blood orange panna cotta recipe that's simple enough to prepare ahead but impressive enough for a dinner party, this is an excellent choice. The gentle acidity of the blood orange balances the richness of the cream, while vanilla adds warmth and depth without overpowering the delicate citrus flavour.
This elegant blood orange dessert takes just a few minutes to prepare before chilling in the fridge to set. Served in individual glasses or dessert dishes, it makes a sophisticated finish to a meal and a particularly lovely way to showcase blood oranges when they are in season. The softer-set texture also gives this citrus panna cotta a beautifully delicate finish.
Ingredients
Blood Orange Panna Cotta
- 225ml double cream
- 225ml buttermilk
- 75g caster sugar
- 3 blood oranges
- 1 vanilla pod
- 2 leaves gelatine
Directions
Method
- Step 1, Split the vanilla pod lengthways, scrape out the seeds and add them to a small saucepan with the cream, zest of 3 oranges and the caster sugar. Heat gently until the sugar is dissolved.
- Step 2, Gently squeeze the excess water from the softened gelatine leaves, then add them to the cream mixture and continue to simmer until dissolved. Remove from the heat and stir in the buttermilk and juice of 2 oranges.
- Step 3, Pour the mixture into glasses. Put into the fridge to set for around 2 hours, or overnight.
- Step 4, Segment the remaining orange and serve the slices with the panna cotta.
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