Description
These elegant Earl Grey Panna Cotta Tarts combine the rich creaminess of traditional panna cotta with the fragrant, citrusy notes of Earl Grey tea, all nestled in a buttery tart shell. Perfect as a sophisticated no-bake dessert, these tarts are chilled until set and can be garnished with fresh berries or edible flowers for a beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Panna Cotta Mixture
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 Earl Grey tea bags or 2 teaspoons loose-leaf Earl Grey tea
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered gelatin
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Tart Shells and Garnish
- 6 fully baked tart shells (3–4 inches each)
- Optional garnish: fresh berries, edible flowers, or a dusting of powdered sugar
Instructions
- Heat Cream Mixture: In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat until hot and steaming but not boiling, then remove from heat.
- Steep Earl Grey Tea: Add the Earl Grey tea bags or loose-leaf tea to the hot cream mixture. Cover and steep for 10 minutes to infuse the flavor, then strain out the tea leaves or bags.
- Bloom Gelatin: While the tea steeps, sprinkle the powdered gelatin over cold water in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes until the gelatin blooms and absorbs the water.
- Dissolve Gelatin: Return the strained cream mixture to low heat. Stir in vanilla extract, then add the bloomed gelatin, stirring continuously until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly for about 10 minutes.
- Fill Tart Shells: Carefully pour the slightly cooled panna cotta mixture into the prepared tart shells. This step is important to prevent soggy crusts.
- Chill Until Set: Place the filled tart shells into the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, allowing the panna cotta to set firmly.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, decorate the tarts with fresh berries, edible flowers, or a light dusting of powdered sugar to enhance their appearance and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the panna cotta mixture has cooled slightly before filling tart shells to avoid soggy crusts.
- You can use homemade tart shells or opt for store-bought to save time.
- For a stronger Earl Grey flavor, increase steeping time or select a more robust tea blend.
