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Elegant dessert glasses filled with creamy panna cotta, topped with a diagonal layer of kiwi puree. Garnished with fresh strawberries and mint leaves

Kiwi Panna Cotta

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: panna cotta, kiwi fruit
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Setting time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 241kcal
Author: Laureen King
Kiwi Panna Cotta is an elegant dessert that combines rich, creamy panna cotta with the tangy flavor of fresh kiwi coulis.
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Ingredients

Panna Cotta Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 envelope unfavored gelatin powder
  • 3 tablespoons cold water

Kiwi Coulis (sauce)

  • 5-6 golden kiwi diced.
  • 1-2 tablespoons sugar adjust to the tartness of the kiwi
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup cold water

optional

  • 1-2 kiwi sliced for decorating

Instructions

Panna Cotta Instructions

  • Pour 3 tablespoons of cold water Into a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the water. Do not stir. Let sit 5-10 minutes to soften.
  • In a medium saucepan heat the cream and sugar just until it simmers. Do not allow to boil!
  • Remove saucepan from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin.
  • Add the vanilla extract and continue to stir for about a minute ensuring the gelatin is completely mixed in and disolved.
  • Pour through a fine sieve into a large measuring cup with a spout for easy pouring into dishes.
  • Divide equally into 8 small glass dessert dishes or ramekins.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Kiwi Coulis (sauce) Instructions

  • Peel the kiwi fruit and dice into small pieces.
  • Place into a medium sized saucepan. Stir in the sugar.
  • In a small bowl mix the cornstarch and water.
  • Stir into kiwi mixture. Cook on medium high heat until the mixture bubbles and thickens.
  • Cool completely, then spoon over chilled/set panna cotta.

Notes

Any type of fresh kiwi will work in this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 885IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 0.1mg