Cafe Gelatindesserts 1 **for the espresso-panna-cot 1 layer** 1 1/2 cup heavy cream 3 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon espresso -- finely ground 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin 1 **for the espresso-gelatin 1 layer** 1 1/4 cup brewed espresso -- strong 1 1/4 teaspoon unflavored gelatin 3 tablespoon sugar 1 **for the vanilla-panna-cott 1 layer** 1 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin 3 tablespoon sugar 1/4 whole vanilla beans -- 1 split For the Espresso Panna Cotta: Heat 3/4 cup cream, sugar and ground espresso over medium-low heat, stirring to dissolve. Bring just to a boil; remove from heat. Steep 5 minutes. Meanwhile, pour remaining 3/4 cup cream into the top of a double boiler (not over heat). Sprinkle gelatin over, let stand to soften, 5 minutes. Add warm espresso mixture; place over simmering water; whisk until gelatin is dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes. Strain mixture through cheesecloth-lined strainer. Pour 1/4 cup espresso panna cotta into each of six tall 8-ounce glasses. Cover with plastic; refrigerate until set, about 1 hour. For Espresso Gelatin: Place 1/2 cup chilled brewed espresso in a bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over, let stand to soften, about 5 minutes. Bring sugar and remaining 3/4 cup espresso just to a boil; add to espresso-gelatin mixture; whisk to dissolve. Cool to room temperature. Add 2 tablespoons espresso gelatin to eachglass. Cover; refrigerate to set, 40 minutes. Refrigerate remaining espresso gelatin in a small baking dish, covered, to set. For Vanilla Panna Cotta: Combine 3/4 cup cream and sugar in a saucepan; scrape vanilla seeds into cream, add pod, and bring just to a boil. Remove from heat. Steep for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in top of a double boiler (not over heat), sprinkle gelatin over remaining 3/4 cup cream; let stand to soften, 5 minutes. Pour hot cream over gelatin mixture and set over simmering water; whisk until gelatin dissolves, about 5 minutes. Pour through cheesecloth-lined strainer; cool to room temperature. Pour 1/4 cup vanilla panna cotta into each glass. Cover, refrigerat 1 1/2 hours to set. To serve, spoon remaining espresso gelatin into glasses on top of vanilla layer. Recipe By : Martha Stewart Living, June 1996 From: "Dax C. Davis" |
