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POMEGRANATE  PANNA COTTA

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Pomegranate Panna Cotta is an attractive, easy to make layered dessert. The panna cotta base is vanilla flavoured with lemon zest. Pomegranate jelly or jello is used to create the second layer. The combined flavour of vanilla, lemon zest and pomegranate is simply luscious, melt in the mouth dessert.
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Servings 4

Ingredients
  

FOR THE VANILLA PANNA COTTA

  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2-3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon zest grated
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp gelatin or agar agar
  • ¼ cup water

FOR THE POMEGRANATE JELLY LAYER

  • 1 cup pomegranate juice
  • sugar if required
  • 2 tsp gelatin or agar agar powder
  • ¼ cup water

FOR TOPPING

  • pomegranate arils seeds

Instructions
 

PREPARATION OF VANILLA PANNA COTTA

  • Sprinkle gelatin or agar agar over the water. Allow it to bloom for 5-10 minutes.
  • Add cream,milk and sugar in a pan.
  • Heat the mixture over medium heat. Do not bring it to a boil. You want the mixture to be hot.
  • Add in the gelatin/agar agar mixture.
  • Mix well.
  • Take the pan off the heat. Add vanilla extract and lemon zest.
  • Let the mixture cool down a bit.
  • Pour the mixture in 4 individual containers.
  • If you want the slant layer, place the glasses in a muffin tray at an angle.
  • Pour the slightly cooled down into the glasses. If you have used agar agar, pour it immediately in the glasses as it tends to set fast.
  • Put the panna cotta in the fridge till it sets. This will take about 2 hours.

PREPARATION OF POMEGRANATE JELLY/JELLO:

  • Sprinkle gelatin or agar agar powder over the water. Allow it to bloom for 5-10 minutes.
  • Heat it up in the microwave for 30 -60 seconds. It should be a clear liquid.
  • Add the liquid to the juice. Add sugar if required. Mix well.
  • Pour over the set panna cotta.
  • Allow the jelly layer to set in the fridge for 2-4 hours.
  • Garnish with pomegranate arils before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh or ready made pomegranate juice.
  • Add sugar according to your taste.
  • Once you have heated agar agar mixture, pour it in the panna cotta or jelly mixture. It sets fast.
  • The number of servings will depend on how big or small the glasses or bowls you use.
  • Cover the glasses with the panna cotta with cling film or lids. This will prevent the top layer from wrinkling up or forming a wrinkled layer.