The panna cotta, served in a clear glass, presents an enchanting gradient of colors - from the creamy white of the tea-infused panna cotta at the bottom, through blush-pink, to a vibrant top layer of red strawberry coulis. It's garnished with a few fresh strawberry slices and a sprinkle of crushed tea leaves – an enticing work of culinary art.

Strawberry Earl Grey Tea-Fused Panna Cotta

Name: Strawberry Earl Grey Tea-Fused Panna Cotta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 500 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 3 Earl Grey tea bags; 250g Fresh strawberries for coulis and garnish; 2 teaspoons Gelatin; 2 cups Heavy cream; 1 cup Milk; 1/2 cup White sugar; 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon Crushed earl grey tea leaves for garnish

Velvety, tea-infused dessert with a tangy strawberry coulis.

Category Dessert

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 480 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Steeping

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily recipe · May 21, 2024

A little about this dish

An exotic fusion of East meets West, crafted carefully to embrace the spirit of International Tea Day. The key ingredients of this ‘tea-infused’ dish are earl grey tea and fresh strawberries, playing to the accord of summer vibes while accentuating the richness of tea.

Ingredients (for 4)

Earl grey tea bags — 3
Fresh strawberries — 250g — for coulis and garnish
Gelatin — 2 teaspoons
Heavy cream — 2 cups
Milk — 1 cup
White sugar — 1/2 cup
Vanilla extract — 1 teaspoon
Crushed earl grey tea leaves — 1 teaspoon — for garnish

Preparation

Step 1 — 🍵🥛🔥

Bring milk and cream to a gentle simmer in a pan. Remove from heat, then add the tea bags and steep for 10 minutes.
Step 2 — 🍵🍚🥄

Remove tea bags, add sugar and vanilla extract, and heat again until sugar dissolves.
Step 3 — 🍨🥛🥄

Sprinkle gelatin over 1 cup of hot water and let it dissolve. Stir the gelatin into the warm milk mixture.
Step 4 — 🥛⌛❄️

Pour the panna cotta mixture into glasses and refrigerate until set. This should take about 4-6 hours.
Step 5 — 🍓🥣❄️

Meanwhile, puree the strawberries and push it through a sieve to make the coulis. Chill this in the fridge.
Step 6 — 🍓🍨🍵

Just before serving, pour a layer of strawberry coulis on top of each panna cotta. Garnish with sliced strawberries and a sprinkle of crushed tea leaves.

A final fox tip

Traditionally an Italian 'Cooked Cream', Panna Cotta is here infused with Earl Grey for a twist. You can substitute strawberries with your choice of berries and the earl grey tea with your favorite one for a different flavor profile. Involve kids in garnishing the dessert!