Mandarin Panna Cotta

Mandarin Panna Cotta, looking for a light dessert after the holidays? Try the mandarin panna cotta recipe: a fresh, fragrant, and scenic spoon dessert ready in a few steps.
Mandarin Panna Cotta: Light and citrusy, perfect after heavy meals. The mandarin is the typical fruit of this period and adds a touch of vibrant color to your table.
The mandarin panna cotta combines the delicacy of cream with the intense aroma of seasonal citrus, offering a fresh and colorful note that captivates at the first taste.

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Mandarin Panna Cotta
  • Cost: Inexpensive
  • Rest time: 2 Hours
  • Preparation time: 15 Minutes
  • Portions: 4
  • Cooking methods: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: Fall, Winter and Spring, Christmas

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cups whipping cream
  • 2/3 cup cup sugar
  • 1 mandarin (peeled)
  • 3 mandarins (juice and zest)
  • 0.28 oz oz gelatin sheets
  • 1 tbsp sugar (for the gelatin)
  • 1 mandarin (peeled and cut into pieces)
  • to taste pistachio granules (or chocolate chips)


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Tools

We need

  • 2 Pots
  • 1 Citrus Juicer
  • 1 Strainer
  • 1 Whisk
  • 4 Glasses for dessert

Steps

To prepare

  • Soak 0.28 oz of gelatin in cold water.

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  • Heat the cream with sugar and mandarin zest.

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  • Before boiling, turn off the heat and add the squeezed gelatin.

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  • Strain and

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  • pour halfway into molds. Wait 30 minutes, then

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  • add peeled mandarin pieces and then finish with the rest of the panna cotta.

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  • then finish with the rest of the panna cotta.

    Leave in the fridge for 4 hours.

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  • Mandarin gelatin:

    Soak the remaining 0.07 oz of gelatin. Heat mandarin juice with one tablespoon of sugar, add the squeezed gelatin, and stir until dissolved.

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  • When the panna cotta is firm, add the rest of the peeled mandarin pieces without seeds, then pour a thin layer of mandarin gelatin on top. Refrigerate for another hour.
    ​Finish: add a pinch of pistachio granules

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Storage

Mandarin Panna Cotta. ​You can store it in the fridge for 3 days well covered. If you used single-portion molds, remove or add the top gelatin only a few hours before serving to maintain vibrant colors

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FAQ

Mandarin Panna Cotta

  • Can I use other fruits?

    Yes, certainly.

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The cooking blog Rita Amordicucina offers a wide range of recipes, with a particular focus on the cuisine of Northeastern Sicily and Messina. It specializes in fish recipes, pastries, and diet dishes, demonstrating how one can eat deliciously while maintaining a healthy weight. Its motto, "Do what you can with what you have, wherever you are," reflects its desire to teach cooking with limited resources. In addition to the blog, it has participated in television shows and food festivals.

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