Tea Panna Cotta
Decadent and diet friendly, that’s how I would describe this sweet treat. I found this recipe in a magazine and I never thought this yummy looking dessert can be slimming. Why? Because it’s infused with oolong tea, a brew that contains high concentration of slenderizing antioxidants. Apparently, these antioxidants also offer protection against heart disease, premature aging, tooth decay and the many types of cancer. I also love oolong’s floral flavor. It’s just perfect for desserts!
For this treat you will need:
- 3 oolong tea bags
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 envelope 25 oz. unflavored gelatin
- 1 1/2 cups fat-free half-and-half
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- sugar-free chocolate syrup (optional)
1) In a small saucepan, bring 3/4 cup water to a boil. Remove from heat. Add 3 oolong tea bags; cover and let steep 3 minutes. Discard bags.
2) In small bowl, sprinkle 1 envelope unflavored gelatin over 1 1/2 cups fat-free half-and-half; let gelatin sit 1 minute, or until softened.
3) Meanwhile, in same saucepan over high heat, bring brewed tea and 1/3 cup granulated sugar to a boil, whisking until sugar is dissloved. Remove from heat.
4) Whisk in gelatin mixture and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until gelatin mixture dissolves.
5) Strain tea mixture and divide evenly among six 6 oz. ramekins. Chill 8 hours, or until firm. Serve on plates drizzled with sugar-free chocolate syrup.
Yeilds 6 servings.
Prep time: 5 minutes Total time: 10 minutes, plus chilling time.
