Silky Thai Iced Tea Panna Cotta in 4 Simple Steps
A silky, elegant panna cotta infused with aromatic Thai iced tea, combining creamy richness with bold tea flavor for a refreshing, make-ahead dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 Thai iced tea bags
2 teaspoons gelatin powder
2 tablespoons cold water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Bloom the gelatin by sprinkling it over the cold water and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Heat the heavy cream, milk, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves; do not boil.
- Add the Thai iced tea bags and steep for about 10 minutes, then remove the bags.
- Stir the bloomed gelatin into the warm mixture until fully dissolved.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Pour the mixture into molds or serving glasses.
- Refrigerate until fully set, about 4 hours.
Notes
Do not boil the cream to maintain a smooth texture.
Steep tea longer for a stronger flavor.
Serve straight from the refrigerator.
Optional toppings include whipped cream or condensed milk drizzle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
