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Ginger Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta

Published: Feb 10, 2016 · Modified: Oct 25, 2016 by Manju · This post may contain affiliate links · 16 Comments

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The light spiciness of the ginger and the richness of vanilla bean along with the warm blackberry honey sauce takes this panna cotta to an unusually exotic level!

Ginger Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta

This panna cotta recipe has seen many trials and misfires and tragedies and is finally here now after I have tackled all the elements of it. First I over heated the gelatin and destroyed it structurally that it wouldn’t set and then I realized that one of the ingredients in this recipe, the ginger, actually inhibits the gelatins ability to set. I did not know that before. So, there are a few others that also affect the gelling abilities of gelatin– tropical fruits like papaya and pineapple (contains an enzyme that destroys gelatin)mango, guava, kiwi, strong acids and tannins such as in wine distorts the gelatin’s ability to gel as well as salt which decreases its gelling ability, ginger etc. (source: ChefSteps) So, the first time I made it I over heated the gelatin and also added ginger and did not do anything to the recipe to counter the effect of ginger. Its science, folks! So, I got smarter the next time, did my research and did what I thought would make the panna cotta set. My bet paid off and here it is – Ginger Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta!

Ginger Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta (2)

Usually it takes 1 tablespoon of gelatin to set 2 cups of liquid but I used a quarter tablespoon more of gelatin for each 2 cups of liquid and hoped that the extra gelatin will not harden my panna cotta but will be enough to help offset the effect of ginger. Whether it was truly that or not, my panna cotta did set inspite of the ginger in it and boy! did it taste amazing with the ginger or what?! I also made  a last minute berry compote or sauce with some black berries and honey and pour it warm over the panna cotta. The heat kinda made the top layer of it to melt a little and made a beautifully gooey mess! I just love it. It may not be the perfect looking panna cotta with the perfect edges and toppings on it but this looked way more beautiful and made me want to dig in and put some of that awesomeness into my mouth immediately!

Here are a few tips that is good to know while working with gelatin, from The Kitchn.

Ginger Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta

Ginger Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta – The Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups whole milk + ¼ cup
  • 2 ½ tablespoon gelatin, 3 packets
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger

For the Blackberry Honey Compote:

  • 1 cup blackberries
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method:

Heat the cream and milk in a sauce pan, add the sugar, melt it and add the ginger and vanilla bean paste. Lower the heat and let it be.

Now mix in the gelatin to the 1.4 cup cold milk and let it bloom. It will turn into a loose pasty mixture.

Check the temperature of the milk mixture and if it is around 100F, remove from heat, mix the gelatin mixture well and pour it into the milk mixture. Mix well.Pour into greased ramekins, if you plan to unmold them or into any other form of serving container. Let it cool a little and place in the refrigerator to chill for a couple of hours.

To make the black berry compote, heat the blackberry, honey and lemon juice in a sauce pan while mashing some of the black berries, for about 2 minutes or so. Pour it warm over the panna cotta and serve immediately.

Ginger Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
Recipe Type: Dessert
Author: Manju | Cooking Curries
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 3 hours
Total time: 3 hours 10 mins
The light spiciness of the ginger and the richness of vanilla bean along with the warm blackberry honey sauce takes this panna cotta to an unusually exotic level!
Ingredients
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups whole milk + ¼ cup
  • 2 ½ tablespoon gelatin, 3 packets
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • For the Blackberry Honey Compote:
  • 1 cup blackberries
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
  1. Heat the cream and milk in a sauce pan, add the sugar, melt it and add the ginger and vanilla bean paste. Lower the heat and let it be.
  2. Now mix in the gelatin to the 1.4 cup cold milk and let it bloom. It will turn into a loose pasty mixture.
  3. Check the temperature of the milk mixture and if it is around 100F, remove from heat, mix the gelatin mixture well and pour it into the milk mixture. Mix well.Pour into greased ramekins, if you plan to unmold them or into any other form of serving container. Let it cool a little and place in the refrigerator to chill for a couple of hours.
  4. To make the black berry compote, heat the blackberry, honey and lemon juice in a sauce pan while mashing some of the black berries, for about 2 minutes or so. Pour it warm over the panna cotta and serve immediately.
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  1. Cassandrea @ chewsandbrews.ca says

    February 11, 2016 at 5:37 pm

    Yum! Love the ginger in this! And stunning photos!

    Reply
    • Manju says

      February 18, 2016 at 7:54 pm

      Thank you Cassandrea!

      Reply
  2. Farida says

    February 14, 2016 at 2:39 pm

    Love love the flavor combo, and I appreciate the tips!

    Reply
    • Manju says

      February 18, 2016 at 7:55 pm

      Thank you Farida!

      Reply
  3. Isabella says

    February 16, 2016 at 1:04 am

    These look so fresh and delicious, thank you so much for sharing all your trials and successes with gelatin! Gorgeous photos!

    Reply
    • Manju says

      February 18, 2016 at 7:56 pm

      Thanks Isabella! It was way too much fun learning this process, that I could not keep it to myself!

      Reply
  4. [email protected] family-friends-food.com says

    February 16, 2016 at 4:00 am

    It look so beautiful and sounds delicious - I love anything with ginger!

    Reply
    • Manju says

      February 18, 2016 at 7:56 pm

      Thanks Helen! Me too!

      Reply
  5. Brian Jones says

    February 16, 2016 at 4:47 am

    I like making panna cotta and often find the use of gelatine varies from manufacturer to manufacturer which is a real pain, I rarely turn mine out anymore though 😉

    Reply
    • Manju says

      February 18, 2016 at 7:57 pm

      haha! see, thats a smart move! 🙂

      Reply
  6. peter @feedyoursoultoo says

    February 16, 2016 at 6:26 am

    Beautiful dessert. Really like the use of blackberries.

    Reply
    • Manju says

      February 18, 2016 at 7:57 pm

      thanks Peter!

      Reply
  7. Renz says

    February 16, 2016 at 7:44 am

    Oooh ginger. This looks yummy... i try to always use the same gelatin brand cause ive had some failures switching it up!!

    Reply
    • Manju says

      February 18, 2016 at 7:58 pm

      Thanks Renz. I ahvent worked much with gelatin but after hearing what everyone has to say about it, I am going to stick to this brand now!

      Reply
  8. Christie says

    February 16, 2016 at 10:16 am

    I did not know ginger would inhibit gelatin. I find I am always hit and miss with gelatin but I have been yearning to make panna cotta and yours looks fabulous.

    Reply
    • Manju says

      February 18, 2016 at 7:59 pm

      Thanks Christie!

      Reply

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