A silky-smooth panna cotta infused with Thai tea flavors, topped with a refreshing layer of coconut jelly for a creamy and tropical dessert.
🥢 Ingredients:
For the Thai Tea Panna Cotta:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup Thai tea leaves (or 2 Thai tea bags)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp gelatin powder
- 2 tbsp warm water
For the Coconut Jelly Layer:
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp agar-agar powder
🔥 Instructions:
- Make the panna cotta: Heat heavy cream, milk, and sugar in a saucepan. Add Thai tea leaves and let steep for 5 minutes. Strain out the leaves and reheat the mixture.
- Add gelatin: Dissolve gelatin in warm water, then stir it into the tea-infused mixture. Pour into serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Make the coconut jelly: Heat coconut milk, water, sugar, and agar-agar powder in a saucepan until dissolved. Let cool slightly, then pour over the chilled panna cotta. Refrigerate for another hour.
- Serve chilled: Garnish with toasted coconut flakes or a drizzle of condensed milk.
✅ Pros:
✔️ Unique fusion of Thai tea and creamy panna cotta.
✔️ Light and refreshing with tropical flavors.
✔️ Visually stunning with two distinct layers.
❌ Cons:
❌ Requires multiple chilling steps.
❌ Agar-agar can set quickly if not poured immediately.