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Strawberries and Cream Buttermilk Panna Cotta

Prep Time30 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time45 mins

Ingredients:
 2½ tbsp hot water
 2½ tsp gelatin powder
 1 cup (250ml) thickened cream
 1 cup (250ml) buttermilk
 ¼ cup (90g) honey
 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the strawberry jam:
 500g strawberries, washed, hulled and diced
 1 cup (250ml) water
 ⅓ cup (120g) honey
 2 tbsp chia seeds
For the strawberry and kombucha granita:
 1 cup (250ml) ginger and lemon kombucha
Method:
1

Turn your Smeg blast chiller to the “creams and mousses” function and pre-run to cool the compartment. Lightly grease six ¾-cup (190ml) dariole molds or ramekins. Place onto a baking tray.

2

Pour water into a small bowl; add gelatin and whisk until dissolved. In a medium saucepan, gently heat cream, buttermilk, honey, and vanilla and stir until well combined. Cool slightly; add gelatin and mix well.

3

Pour the cream mixture evenly among prepared molds or ramekins. Place in the blast chiller and press start (alternatively, you can set these in the fridge for 3-6 hours).

4

Meanwhile, to make the Strawberry Jam, blend strawberries with water in a food processor or blender. Strain and discard seeds; pour liquid into a small saucepan with honey and cook until well combined and just heated. Set aside to cool.

5

Pour half of the strawberry mixture into a small bowl and stir through the chia seeds, place in the fridge to set. For the granita, mix the remaining strawberry mixture with kombucha and pour it into a lamington tray. Place in the blast chiller for 1 hour or until set. Using a fork, scrape the surface until flakes appear; return the flakes to the freezer until you’re ready to serve.

6

Meanwhile, preheat oven to 160°C fan-forced; mix almonds and honey; pour onto a baking tray lined with baking paper; bake for 10 minutes or until golden; allow to cool on the tray. Break into clusters.

7

To serve, tip out panna cotta onto plates and serve with strawberries, jam, granita, and almond clusters.

Recipe Notes:
8

Panna cotta can be made 2 days in advance, stored in the fridge, and turned out just before serving.

9

The granita can be made 2 weeks in advance and stored in the freezer.

10

Strawberry jam can be made 2 days in advance and stored in the fridge.