Marissa's MediterraneanA silky, honey-sweetened cream dessert infused with aromatic cardamom and topped with toasted pistachios and fresh pomegranate seeds.
In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water and let it bloom for 5-10 minutes.
In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, honey, and crushed cardamom pods. Warm over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the honey is dissolved and the cream just starts to simmer. Do not let it boil.
Remove the pan from the heat. Whisk in the bloomed gelatin and vanilla extract until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into four individual ramekins or glasses to remove the cardamom bits.
Let the ramekins cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight.
Patience is key for that perfect wobble!
Before serving, top each panna cotta with a generous sprinkle of toasted pistachios and fresh pomegranate seeds.
The trick to a perfect panna cotta is using just enough gelatin to set it while keeping that signature 'wobble.' If you want it even lighter, you can swap half the heavy cream for full-fat Greek yogurt for a tangy Mediterranean twist!
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Marissa's Mediterranean
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For moms that like Mediterranean. Simple and healthy
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For moms that like Mediterranean. Simple and healthy
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