Pannacotta

Ingredients

200 ml Milk

200 ml Cream

1 piece Star Anise, roasted

(Star anise is a fruit that looks like a 1-inch rust-colored star. It has a sweet and licorice-like taste that is used as flavouring in cooking.)

½ Tbsp Vanilla extract

10 g Gelatine powder

50 g sugar

Procedure

1. Combine milk, cream, star anise, vanilla extract, sugar, and gelatine powder in a saucepan and slowly bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 minute.
2. Strain through a fine mesh strainer or muslin cloth
3. Place the bowl over cold water to cool until it begins to thicken.
4. Scoop the mixture into moulds and leave to set for at least 4 hours, until firm.

Note: Panna Cotta should set with a slight wobble.