Panna Cotta with Strawberry and Chia Seeds

Ingredients

• Milk 10 fl oz
• 33% Cream 5 fl oz
• Chia Seeds 3 spoons
• Honey 6 teaspoons
• Vanilla Pod ½ pieces
• Freeze-dried strawberry powder 10 oz
• Strawberry 5 oz
• Meyer Lemon Juice 2 spoons
• Citrus Zest Mix to taste
• Corn Starch 1½ spoons
• Gelatin 0 oz
• Rum 0 fl oz

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Soak the gelatin in 50 grams of cold milk.

Step 2

Pour the remaining milk and cream into a saucepan, add the vanilla, and bring to a boil over medium heat.

Step 3

Cover with a lid and let it steep for 15 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the vanilla, add the chia seeds, gelatin, and half of the honey, and mix until smooth. Let it sit for a few minutes.

Step 5

Pour the creamy mixture into dessert cups and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Step 6

Prepare the strawberry sauce. Blend the thawed strawberries into a puree, then strain through a fine sieve to remove the seeds.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix the starch with 2 tablespoons of cold water.

Step 8

Transfer the puree to a saucepan, add the starch, bring to a boil, and let it simmer for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Step 9

Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes. Add honey and lemon juice.

Step 10

Meanwhile, prepare the garnish. Rinse the fresh strawberries and dry them with a paper towel. Place the berries in a bowl, grate the zest from 1/4 of a lemon using a coarse grater, and sprinkle it over the berries. Pour in the rum and 5 ml of lemon juice. Gently mix the berries with a spoon and let them sit for 5 minutes.

Step 11

Top the panna cotta with strawberry puree, garnish with berries, and serve.