Christmas Panna Cotta with Providencia Sugar

Ingredients

For the panna cotta

500 ml of heavy cream
150 ml of milk
100 g of Providencia Sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla
1 strip of orange peel
1 small cinnamon stick
A pinch of nutmeg
8 g of unflavored gelatin
3 tablespoons of cold water (to bloom the gelatin)

For the Christmas sauce:

200 g of red fruits (fresh or frozen)
60 g of sugar
1 tablespoon of orange juice
A pinch of cinnamon
1 strip of orange peel
1 small cinnamon stick
A splash of liqueur, such as amaretto
8 g of unflavored gelatin
3 tablespoons of cold water (to bloom the gelatin)

Decoration:

Edible Christmas leaves or bells

Step-by-Step Preparation

1. Infuse the panna cotta base

In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, milk, Providencia Sugar, orange peel, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Heat over low heat without boiling, allowing the spices to release their festive aroma.

2. Bloom the gelatin

In a small bowl, combine the unflavored gelatin with cold water. Let it sit until it absorbs all the water and reaches a thick texture.

3. Incorporate the gelatin

Remove the cream mixture from the heat, discard the orange peel and cinnamon stick, and add the bloomed gelatin. Stir well until completely dissolved.

Pour the mixture into molds or small glasses and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.

Prepare the Christmas Sauce

5. Cook the red fruits

In a small saucepan, combine the red fruits, sugar, orange juice, cinnamon, and amaretto. Cook over medium heat until you obtain a thick, glossy sauce.

Once cooled, pour the sauce over each panna cotta and decorate with edible Christmas leaves or bells.

Tips for a Perfect Panna Cotta

Do not let the mixture boil; this can affect the final texture.

For a firmer panna cotta, add 1–2 g of extra gelatin.

For a more intense aroma, let the spices infuse for 10 minutes before adding the gelatin.

You can replace the red fruits with mango or peach for a tropical version.

Delicious Variations

With white chocolate: add 50 g to the mixture for a creamier version.
With coffee: replace part of the milk with espresso for a gourmet twist.
Lactose-free: use plant-based cream and lactose-free milk, keeping the same technique.

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