Buttermilk Panna Cotta

I've recently received a dessert book as a bride to be gift called, "Meitte - By:  Meg Ray."  Thanks to my friend TC, I've been looking forward to buying this book as part of my collection.  When I flipped through it, I already fell in love with the pretty scalloped pages on the edge.  Also, many of Meg Ray's recipes are using a size 6" cake pan.  Size 6"-8" cakes are ideal for me, I look forward to experimenting with this book!

 

The first recipe I wanted to try was the Buttermilk Panna Cotta.  Why, may you ask?  Well, first of all, I have a carton of buttermilk that is about to expire and second of all, I have a box of strawberries that are going to go bad soon if I don't use them.  I love panna cotta, it's like a creamy jello but I think adding buttermilk may give this panna cotta a tang to the dessert.  I hope you'll enjoy this as much as I did.  Tastes like a greek yogurt with fruits but with a smoother texture.

Panna Cotta

Recipe Book:  Miette 

By:  Meg Ray

Yield: 12 (2oz) Cups/ 6 (4oz) Cups

Ingredients:

1/3 Cups - Heavy Cream

1tsp (1/2 Packet) - Gelatin (When I add 1 tsp, it seems as the gelatin didn't set as firm as I like it to be, if you like it firmer, try adding an extra 1 tsp.  I think the whole shifting process remove some of the gelatin too)

1 2/3 Cups - Heavy Cream

1/3 Cups - Granulate Sugar

1 - Vanilla Bean or 2 tsp - Vanilla Extract

2 Cups, 2 Tbsp - Buttermilk

Diced Strawberries, for garnish

Procedure:

1.  Place 1/3 Cup of heavy cream and 1 tsp of gelatin and bloom for 10 minutes.

2.  Place 1 2/3 Cup of heavy cream, sugar, vanilla bean and bring to a boil.

3.   Turn off stove, add the bloomed gelatin & cream mixture to the pot and stir.  

4.  Add Buttermilk and whisk until combined.

5.  Place mixture through a medium sieved and poured into your desired mold.

6.  Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

7.  Top the buttermilk panna cotta with strawberries or any other fruits that is seasonal.

Buttermilk Waffles

My husband finally gave in and bought himself a second Xbox since his previous one had finally retired.  I love how he would justify that it's quite an old machine since he bought that in 2005.  Who would have known he would buy another one since he recently bought a PS3, too. 

A great reason for me to not feel guilty and reward myself since I've been contemplating on this waffle maker from William Sonoma!

ALL - CLAD :)

HACHI BUTTERMILK WAFFLES
Yield (12 Waffle Squares)

3/4 Cup - Whole Wheat Flour
1/2 Cup - All Purpose Flour
1/2 Cup - Cake Flour
1/4 Cup - Almond Meal
2 tsp - Baking Powder
1 1/2 tsp - Baking Soda
1/4 tsp - Salt
3 Tbsp - Sugar

70g - Melted Butter
2 - Egg Yolks
2 - Egg Whites
2 tsp - Vanilla Extract
2 Cup - Buttermilk

Procedure

1.  Melt butter, set aside to cool.
2.  Combine all dry ingredients, set aside.
3.  In a stainless steel bowl, whip egg whites until stiff peaks, set aside.
4.  Whisk egg yolk, vanilla, melted butter, and buttermilk until incorporated.
5.  Mix all the dry and wet together.
6.  Stir in 1/4 of the egg white until combined.
7.  Fold in the rest of the egg white altogether, do not over mix.
8.  Pour batter accordingly as instructed from the waffle maker.

Enjoy!