Rabri Panna Cotta with Almond Brittle | Video

Rabri panna cotta. A magical dessert combining two classic favorites – rabri and panna cotta. Topped with pretty almond brittle, this panna cotta is a crowd pleasing pick. Perfect way to celebrate any special occasion in style.

Creating a stunning dessert can be a bit stressful – especially when you’re trying to impress a crowd. Do you go with a classic, or that modern fusion dessert you’ve had bookmarked for months?

This rabri panna cotta offers the best of two cuisines – Indian and Italian. To be exact, the classic Italian panna cotta is made extraordinarily delicious with the basic elements of Indian sweet rabri. While rabri refers to a classic sweet made from milk, panna cotta is all about sweetened cooked cream.

What you’ll need to make this panna cotta

As I mentioned, we’re trying to bring together two heavenly classics – rabri and panna cotta. The process of making classic rabri is a time consuming task. So, I’ve opted for a shortcut that cuts the cooking time drastically. And this involves a few ingredients cooked perfectly to create this creamy dreamy dessert. Milk, condensed milk, breadcrumbs from fresh bread and sugar are combined together to bring in the very classic flavors of rabri.

Now, the elements of panna cotta in this dessert. In order to create that beautiful creamy texture, I’ve added in a little cream. And to hold the shape, the magic ingredient, gelatin.

How to make panna cotta

Bring milk to boil, and add in a few saffron strands to give it a lovely flavor and color. After adding condensed milk, cream, sugar and breadcrumbs, simmer the mixture over low heat until it starts to thicken. You’ll also need to add in a little ground cardamom for added flavor.

While this mixture for rabri panna cotta is cooling down, prepare the gelatin by sprinkling a little gelatin powder over hot water. Let it cool and add it to the milk mixture. Now, this goes into the panna cotta molds or small plastic cups. Leave to set in the refrigerator.

Almond brittle

The recipe for this almond brittle comes together quickly and only requires a few ingredients like butter, sugar and a little water. The idea is to boil everything together in a small saucepan until the sugar is caramelized. And that means, the mixture will get a golden brown color.

Now, transfer the mixture to a flat surface or tray immediately and spread it as thin as possible. Sprinkle with plenty of flaked almonds before the brittle sets. Once set, break them into small pieces. These pretty pieces of almond brittle adorns the gorgeous rabri panna cotta.

So, how about this panna cotta topped with almond brittle for your next celebration? Yummo!

More Indian fusion dessert recipes:

• Rabri Ice Cream
• Cheesecake Gujiya | Cheesecake Filled Pastries
• Carrot Halwa Rolls with Honey Syrup
• No Bake Gulab Jamun Cheesecake
• Mini Thandai Cheesecake – No Bake
• Coconut Burfi Ice Cream
• Gulab Jamun Cupcakes

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Rabri Panna Cotta with Almond Brittle | Video

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Saffron infused rabri panna cotta topped with almond brittle to celebrate any special occasion. Easy to make, and oh so heavenly!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

Gelatin mixture:

• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons gelatin powder

Rabri panna cotta:

• 2 bread slices, crusts removed
• 2 cups milk
• 2-3 saffron strands
• 200 g condensed milk
• 1/4 cup heavy (thickened) cream
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom (cardamom powder)

Almond brittle:

• 100 g caster (granulated) sugar
• 50 g butter
• 4 tablespoons water
• 1/4 cup flaked almonds (or your favorite chopped nuts)

To serve:

• Flaked almonds, saffron strands and rose petals

Instructions

Gelatin mixture:

1. Boil water in a pan over high heat. Sprinkle with gelatin powder.
2. Stir to dissolve gelatin. Remove from heat. Set aside to cool completely.

Rabri panna cotta:

1. Tear the bread slices into small pieces. Place them in a food processor. Process to fine breadcrumbs. Set aside.
2. Place a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour in milk. Add saffron strands. Stir to combine.
3. Add condensed milk, cream, white sugar and breadcrumbs.Stir to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to medium.
4. Simmer, stirring constantly, for 10-12 minutes or until the mixture thickens.
5. Stir in ground cardamom. Heat through. Remove from heat. Leave to cool completely.
6. Add cooled gelatin mixture to the cooled rabri mixture. Pour them into oiled panna cotta molds or small plastic cups.
7. Place in the refrigerator to set for about 4 hours or overnight.

Almond brittle:

1. Line a flat tray or baking tray with baking paper. Set aside.
2. Place butter, sugar and water in a saucepan over low heat. Stir to dissolve sugar.
3. Boil for about 5 minutes or until sugar is caramelized (gets a golden brown color).Remove pan from heat.
4. Pour sugar mixture into the prepared tray. Spread it as thin as possible. Sprinkle with flaked almonds. Leave to set.
5. Once set, break into small pieces.

To serve:

1. Place the panna cotta molds in a small container filled with warm water for about 5 seconds.
2. Invert onto a serving plate, and carefully remove the panna cotta from the mold.
3. Place almond brittle on each panna cotta.
4. Top with flaked almonds, saffron strands, and rose petals.

Notes

-Substitute almonds with your favorite nuts

Nutrition Information

Yield

5

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 382Total Fat 18gSaturated Fat 9gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 43mgSodium 271mgCarbohydrates 41gFiber 1gSugar 29gProtein 12g

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