Gin Panna Cotta with Rhubarb Compote, Baby Donuts and Ice Cream

Panna Cotta is a classic Italian dessert made with cream and vanilla. Here James has added a cheeky kick in the form of gin. It really has the wow factor and is served with delicious baby donuts. This dessert is light and delicate, the ideal way to end a meal!

Ingredients

  • 300ml double cream
  • 150g caster sugar
  • 1 vanilla pod, seeds removed
  • 400ml buttermilk
  • 50ml gin
  • 5 gelatine leaves, soaked in cold water for 5 mins
For the rhubarb compote:
  • 300g rhubarb, sliced
  • 50g caster sugar
  • 25ml water
To serve:
  • Baby donuts
  • Ice cream
  • Mint sprigs

Method

Bring the cream to the boil over a gentle heat, with the sugar and vanilla then take off the heat. Squeeze the water from the gelatine and whisk into the cream.

Cool then whisk in the gin and buttermilk and pour into ramekins. Chill in the fridge for 4 hours.

Cook the rhubarb in the water and sugar for 5 minutes, then cool.

To serve turn out the panna cotta spoon over the rhubarb and garnish with donuts, ice cream and mint.

Ingredients

  • 300ml double cream
  • 150g caster sugar
  • 1 vanilla pod, seeds removed
  • 400ml buttermilk
  • 50ml gin
  • 5 gelatine leaves, soaked in cold water for 5 mins
For the rhubarb compote:
  • 300g rhubarb, sliced
  • 50g caster sugar
  • 25ml water
To serve:
  • Baby donuts
  • Ice cream
  • Mint sprigs

Method

Bring the cream to the boil over a gentle heat, with the sugar and vanilla then take off the heat. Squeeze the water from the gelatine and whisk into the cream.

Cool then whisk in the gin and buttermilk and pour into ramekins. Chill in the fridge for 4 hours.

Cook the rhubarb in the water and sugar for 5 minutes, then cool.

To serve turn out the panna cotta spoon over the rhubarb and garnish with donuts, ice cream and mint.