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Manuka and Vanilla Panna Cotta

New Zealand flavors win with this dish with Manuka and vanilla flavors throughout and is then topped with hokey pokey (our honeycomb) crumbs on top
Course Dessert
Cuisine New Zealand
Keyword gluten free, no bake dessert
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 337kcal

Ingredients

For the Panna Cotta

  • 227 grams / 1 cup cream
  • 60 grams / 3 tablespoons milk
  • 50 grams / ¼ cup superfine/caster sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla seeds
  • 21 grams / 1 tablespoon Manuka honey
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 leaves gelatin 1 equivalent teaspoon agar agar powder for thick cream

For the Hokey Pokey Crumb

  • 60 grams / ⅓ cup + 1 teaspoon superfine/caster sugar
  • 42 grams / 2 tablespoons golden syrup
  • 5 grams / 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

Panna Cotta

  • Soak the gelatin sheets in water until soft.
  • Place the cream, milk, sugar, vanilla seeds, manuka honey, salt (if using agar agar add this additionally and cook until it has reached 85C/185F by using a candy thermometer) into a saucepan until the sugar has dissolved and is bubbling and thickened somewhat for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat, wring out the soft gelatin sheets and whisk into the hot cream mixture until the mixture has thickened, smooth but still has somewhat of a jiggle.
  • Pour into your prepared dishes and place in the refrigerator until set or overnight.

Hokey Pokey Crumb

  • Meanwhile, to make the hokey pokey, prepare a baking tray with baking paper and grease with butter or coconut oil (if you don't it will likely stick).
  • Place the sugar and golden syrup on low heat into a saucepan and stir until the sugar has dissolved, approximately 2 minutes.
  • Increase the heat to medium high and stir while it bubbles for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat, add the baking soda and stir swiftly as the mixture bubbles up. Pour quickly into your prepared tin and set aside to set.
  • To serve, leave at room temperature, place a plate over the top of the dishes and upend to gently remove from your mould.
  • Break a tablespoon amount of hokey pokey and crumble it between your fingers and sprinkle over the top, allowing to sit for a few minutes to melt the hokey pokey a tiny little amount which makes it a little bit of a honeycomb sauce.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Manuka honey: This has an intense distinctive flavor, however, you could replace with heather or other intense honey that is locally available to you.
  • Gelatin: Standard gelatin leaves available at supermarkets was used here, however, you could replace with vegan agar agar powder (this needs to cook until it has reached 85C/185F by using a candy thermometer and whisking after removing from the heat).
  • Make ahead: The panna cotta needs time to set so you'll want to let this have a few hours, though, it is best made in the morning and served the same day, you could make and serve it within 24 hours.
Adapted from Eating Europe and Chelsea Sugar

Nutrition

Calories: 337kcal