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Two glasses of matcha panna cotta topped with toasted coconut and blueberries.

Matcha Panna Cotta

Delicate, creamy, and impossibly smooth, Matcha Panna Cotta is the perfect marriage of Italian elegance and Japanese flavour. This classic Italian dessert gets a modern Asian twist with the addition of matcha green tea powder, creating a beautiful dessert with a subtle earthy flavour and a natural green hue that feels both sophisticated and refreshing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American Italian, Fusion, Japanese
Servings 2 portions
Calories 432 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 200 ml double cream or heavy cream*
  • 60 ml milk
  • 1 sheet leaf gelatine
  • 25 g caster sugar
  • 1 vanilla pod or 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 1 teaspoon matcha powder

Toppings

  • 1 tablespoon toasted desiccated coconut
  • a handful of blueberries

Instructions
 

  • Place the gelatine leaf in a bowl of cold water and leave to soak for 10 minutes until completely soft.
  • In a small saucepan, add the double cream, milk, vanilla and caster sugar.
  • Heat gently over a low–medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Do not let it boil. It should reach 70-80°C if using a kitchen thermometer.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the matcha powder with a tablespoon of the warm cream mixture until smooth (this helps prevent lumps).
  • Whisk this slurry back into the rest of the cream mixture until evenly green and smooth. Remove from heat.
  • Squeeze the softened gelatine leaf to remove excess water.
  • Add it to the hot matcha cream mixture. Stir until completely dissolved.
  • Divide the mixture evenly between two small glasses or ramekins.
  • Allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours (or overnight) until softly set.
  • Toast the dessicated coconut in a small dry pan for a couple of minutes, until slightly browned. Let it cool. Top your matcha panna cotta with coconut and blueberries, and enjoy!

Notes

*Double cream has 48% fat, whilst heavy cream has 36-40%. If using heavy cream, replace the milk with more heavy cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 432kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 43mgPotassium: 161mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 1642IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 109mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Green Tea Panna Cotta, Matcha Dessert, Matcha Panna Cotta
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