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
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 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

Category Dessert

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 480 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Steeping

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: May 21, 2024

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.

Additional

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!