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Chai Panna Cotta with Pistachio Toffee

Chai Panna Cotta
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Chai Panna Cotta with Pistachio Toffee is a luxurious dessert that marries the creamy texture of traditional Italian panna cotta with the warm, aromatic spices of chai. This unique dessert is not only quick and easy to prepare—taking just 20 minutes—but it also impresses guests with its elegant presentation and delightful flavors. Perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to festive celebrations, this panna cotta can be dressed up with toppings like crunchy pistachio toffee or served simply for a light yet indulgent finish to your meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups whole milk, in 2 parts
  • 6 chai tea bags, good quality
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice
  • 3 teaspoons powdered Vegan Gelatine (unflavoured)
  • ⅓ cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ cups thickened (heavy) cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • ¼ cup white granulated sugar for pistachio toffee
  • 1 tablespoon water for pistachio toffee
  • 1 tablespoon pistachios, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, heat whole milk with chai tea bags and spices until steaming. Let steep for 10 minutes.
  2. Bloom vegan gelatine in water for 5 minutes.
  3. Remove spices from milk, whisk in gelatine until dissolved, then add sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt.
  4. Pour into serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.
  5. For pistachio toffee, cook sugar and water until golden brown; stir in chopped pistachios and cool on parchment paper.
  6. Once set, top panna cotta with pistachio toffee before serving.

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