Maple Panna Cotta
(from kylerhea’s recipe box)
Source: Kathey Casey of the Seattle Times
Serves 6 peopleIngredients
- 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (this will be less than 1 envelope)
- 2 tablespoons warm water
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup real maple syrup, preferably grade B
- Garnish: lightly sweetened whipped cream and maple sugar candy leaves if desired
Directions
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To make the panna cotta, sprinkle the gelatin over the water in a large heatproof bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes.
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Whisk in the cream, mascarpone and maple syrup, and set the bowl over a pan of simmering water. Whisk the mixture until smooth and warmed.
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Divide the mixture evenly among 6 martini glasses. Cover each one with plastic wrap. Be sure that the wrap does not touch the tops of the panna cotta. Refrigerate overnight, or for a minimum of 12 hours, before serving.
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Top with a tiny pouf of whipped cream and a maple candy if desired.