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Creamy Strawberry Matcha Layered Panna Cotta

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A visually stunning and delicious layered panna cotta dessert combining creamy strawberry and earthy matcha flavors, perfect for special occasions or a quick elegant treat.

Ingredients

  • Fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped (about 1 cup / 150g)
  • Granulated sugar (4 tablespoons total, 2 tablespoons for each layer)
  • Gelatin powder (2 teaspoons total, 1 teaspoon for each layer)
  • Water (4 tablespoons total, 2 tablespoons for each gelatin bloom)
  • Heavy cream (1 1/2 cups / 360ml total, 1/2 cup for strawberry layer, 1 cup for matcha layer)
  • Matcha green tea powder (1 teaspoon)
  • Whole milk (1/2 cup / 120ml)
  • Optional garnishes: fresh strawberry slices, matcha dusting, mint leaves

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Strawberry Layer: Bloom 1 teaspoon of gelatin in 2 tablespoons of cold water for 5 minutes.
  2. Cook chopped strawberries with 2 tablespoons sugar over medium heat for about 5 minutes until softened. Mash slightly to create a chunky puree.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until dissolved. Let cool slightly.
  4. Stir in 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream into the strawberry mixture. Mix well but do not let it set prematurely.
  5. Pour the strawberry layer evenly into serving glasses or ramekins, filling halfway. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until set but still slightly wobbly.
  6. Prepare the Matcha Layer: Bloom 1 teaspoon gelatin in 2 tablespoons cold water for 5 minutes.
  7. Heat 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream and 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk in a saucepan over low heat until steaming but not boiling.
  8. Whisk 1 teaspoon matcha powder with 2 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl. Add a few tablespoons of warm cream mixture to the matcha and whisk until smooth, then combine back into the saucepan. Stir well.
  9. Add the bloomed gelatin to the matcha cream mixture and stir until dissolved. Strain through a fine sieve to remove lumps.
  10. Remove strawberry layer from fridge. Slowly pour the matcha mixture over the back of a spoon onto the strawberry layer to keep layers distinct.
  11. Return to fridge for 3-4 hours or overnight until fully set.
  12. Serve chilled, garnished with fresh strawberry slices, matcha dusting, or mint leaves.

Notes

Bloom gelatin fully in cold water to avoid lumps. Do not boil cream and milk mixture, heat only until steaming. Whisk matcha powder with warm cream before mixing to prevent clumps. Pour the second layer slowly over the back of a spoon to keep layers distinct. Refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours or overnight for best set. For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk and milk with almond or oat milk. Agar-agar can replace gelatin for vegan option but sets firmer and faster.

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