Pistachio panna cotta with custard
In this dessert, the pistachio panna cotta is teamed with real vanilla custard and topped with a few caramelised pistachios.
3 hours 15 min.
Easy
6 people
6 IngredientsLast modified on: February 18th 2018
For 6 people, you will need:
- 1
2 sheets gelatin - 2
250 ml liquid cream - 3
50 g pistachio powder or paste - 4
60 g pistachios - 5
40 g caster sugar - 6
200 g real custard sauce (crème anglaise) - Total weight: 605 grams
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 25 min.
Resting: 2 hours 35 min.
Cooking: 20 min.
All in all: 3 hours 15 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 5 min.
Soak 2 sheets gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes to soften.
Stage 2 - 7 min.
Pour 250 ml liquid cream into a saucepan on medium heat and bring to the boil.
Stage 3 - 3 min.
Add 50 g pistachio powder or paste and whisk until thoroughly mixed.
Stage 4 - 30 min.
Next add the softened gelatin (after draining well).
Mix until fully melted, then leave the mixture at room temperature to cool for about 30 minutes.
Mix until fully melted, then leave the mixture at room temperature to cool for about 30 minutes.
Stage 5 - 2 hours
Lay a tea towel on a baking sheet and stand the small glasses on this (to stop them sliding about).
Divide the mixture between the glasses, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Divide the mixture between the glasses, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Stage 6 - 5 min.
Meanwhile, put 60 g pistachios in a small frying pan on high heat and toast for about 5 minutes (they should only colour slightly).
Stage 7 - 4 min.
Add 40 g caster sugar to the pan and caramelise the pistachios.
Stage 8 - 5 min.
When they are well caramelised, tip the nuts out onto the worktop (or onto a sheet of cooking parchment if you prefer) to cool.
Stage 9 - 2 min.
When cold, chop coarsely with a knife.
Stage 10 - 6 min.
When you are ready to serve, take the panna cotta out of the fridge and add a little custard to each glass.
Stage 11 - 5 min.
Finish with a few chopped caramelised pistachios and serve.
Remarks
Get pistachios without skin if possible; they look so much nicer when caramelised.
Keeping: Overnight in the fridge.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 70 RDI=30 % | 180 RDI=20 % | 170 RDI=30 % | 2,590 RDI=130 % | 10,830 RDI: 130 % |
| Per 100 g | 10 RDI=4 % | 30 RDI=3 % | 30 RDI=4 % | 430 RDI=20 % | 1,790 RDI: 20 % |
| Per person | 10 RDI=5 % | 30 RDI=3 % | 30 RDI=4 % | 430 RDI=20 % | 1,810 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 6 people : 4.05 €
- Per person : 0.70 €
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