Ricotta and Matcha Panna Cotta with Candied Ginger

A light and creamy Italian panna cotta infused with Japanese matcha and topped with spicy-sweet candied ginger. Perfect as a palate cleanser after a rich, savory meal, especially one featuring pumpkin and miso.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

2 hours 20 minutes

Calories

365 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£1.15/serving

Season:

🌍 Year-round

Meal Type:

Dinner

Cuisine:

Italian•Asian•Japanese

Main Ingredient:

Pasta

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy•Spicy

Ingredients

Servings

1cupHeavy Cream

£1.50

0.5cupWhole Milk

£0.30

0.3cupGranulated Sugar

£0.10

0.5cupRicotta Cheese(Full-fat, drained well)

£1.20

1tablespoonMatcha Powder(Culinary grade)

£0.75

1teaspoonGelatin Powder

£0.15

2tablespoonsCold Water(For blooming gelatin)

2tablespoonsCandied Ginger(Finely chopped)

£0.60

Total Cost

£4.60

£1.15 per serving

Instructions

1.
In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin powder over cold water. Let stand for 5 minutes to bloom.
2.
In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is steaming but not boiling.
3.
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Whisk in the bloomed gelatin until completely dissolved.
4.
In a blender or food processor, combine the ricotta cheese and matcha powder. Blend until smooth and creamy.
5.
Slowly pour the warm cream mixture into the blender with the ricotta and matcha, blending until fully combined and smooth.
6.
Pour the panna cotta mixture into four ramekins. Cover each ramekin with plastic wrap, pressing gently on the surface to prevent a skin from forming.
7.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the panna cotta is firm and set.
8.
Before serving, top each panna cotta with finely chopped candied ginger.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (120g)

365 kcal / 1527 kJ

Carbs

23g

9% of RDA

Fat

28g

40% of RDA

Protein

16% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

0.5 g

2% of RDA

Sugar

22 g

24% of RDA

Sodium

50 mg

2% of RDA

Saturated Fat

17 g

85% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a smoother texture, strain the panna cotta mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before pouring it into the ramekins.

Adjust the amount of matcha powder to your preference. If you prefer a stronger matcha flavor, use a little more.

To easily unmold the panna cotta, dip the bottom of each ramekin in warm water for a few seconds before inverting onto a plate. (Unmolding is optional - serving in the ramekins is perfectly acceptable).

The candied ginger can be substituted with other toppings like toasted coconut flakes, chopped pistachios, or a drizzle of honey.

Pair this dessert with a savory dish like pumpkin and miso pasta.

Cooking Equipment

Saucepan

Whisk

Measuring Cups and Spoons

4 Ramekins

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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Chef's Tips

For a smoother texture, strain the panna cotta mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before pouring it into the ramekins.

Adjust the amount of matcha powder to your preference. If you prefer a stronger matcha flavor, use a little more.

The candied ginger can be substituted with other toppings like toasted coconut flakes, chopped pistachios, or a drizzle of honey.

Pair this dessert with a savory dish like pumpkin and miso pasta.

Ricotta and Matcha Panna Cotta with Candied Ginger

Ingredients

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