Curd Cheese Panna Cotta
Panna cotta originates from the Piedmont region of Italy, and many variations have emerged over the years. Curd cheese panna cotta is a unique version that blends Italian and Central European culinary traditions. The curd cheese adds a rich, smooth texture to the dessert, while maintaining the silky smoothness of panna cotta. Imagine the perfect harmony of creamy panna cotta and curd cheese melting in your mouth, enhanced by the natural sweetness of fresh berries. The secret to the perfect panna cotta is high-quality curd cheese and achieving the right consistency through blending. Try this version garnished with honey or a little fresh fruit sauce for an even more special treat!
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Preparation Steps
1
Soak the gelatin sheets in cold water for 5 minutes, or until softened.
2
In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, milk, sugar, and the seeds scraped from the vanilla bean. Heat over low heat until the sugar is completely dissolved, but do not boil.
3
Squeeze the excess water from the softened gelatin sheets. Add them to the warm cream mixture and stir until completely dissolved.
4
Place the curd cheese in a blender or food processor, and pour in the warm cream mixture. Blend until smooth and creamy.
5
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps of curd cheese.
6
Pour the mixture into small molds or glasses, and let cool to room temperature.
7
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until completely set.
8
Before serving, garnish with fresh berries and drizzle with honey or fruit sauce, if desired.
