Panna cotta all'arancia

This time I decided to make a refreshing, delicious  and well known dessert, Panna Cotta. First time I made it for my hubby 2 years ago for our anniversary and he loved it. Now I want to spoil him again with this easy to make and delicious dessert.

Normally, you make panna cotta in small nice shapes or cups and you have to invert them when served. I preferred to put mine in wine glasses to give it an elegant note. Presented like this, it would be the perfect dessert for a special and romantic dinner ;)

To make it more interesting I chose to flavor it with orange juice and zest. I have also decorated with orange and fresh mint. Hope you'll like. No, no, no! LOVE IT! Enjoy!

And this is the nice and easy recipe that I tried.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• zest of 2 oranges
• 1  cup plain yogurt
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• pinch of salt
• 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
• 2 Tbsp. cold water
• orange slices and mint for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

Combine the heavy cream, sugar, orange juice in a saucepan. 
Put the orange zest into the cream mixture. Heat slowly until the sugar is dissolved, stirring all the time.

Take off the heat and set aside for a half hour.

Strain the cream into a bowl and add the yogurt, lemon juice and vanilla. Whisk thoroughly. Add a small pinch of salt, mix.

Sprinkle the gelatin into the water and let stand for about 5 minutes.
Melt the gelatin by placing the bottom of the dish in a pan of simmering water. Whisk into the panna cotta. 
Pour into 4 glasses or cups. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or better over night.
To serve, garnish with orange slices and fresh mint.

 Photos by Emi Trasnitu