Ginger-Spiced Panna Cotta with Orange Blossom Syrup

A silky Italian dessert infused with fresh ginger and orange blossom, served in a tall glass to echo the highball drink's presentation.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Desserts

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 1 tsp orange blossom water
• 1 packet (1/4 oz) gelatin powder
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 4 fresh mint leaves

Instructions

1. Step 1: Bloom 1 packet gelatin powder in 2 tbsp cold water for 5 minutes. Warm 1 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1 tbsp grated ginger in a saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.
2. Step 2: Remove from heat, stir in dissolved gelatin and 1 tsp orange blossom water, then strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.
3. Step 3: Pour into 4 tall glasses, refrigerate for 4 hours until set, then garnish with 1 mint leaf and a drizzle of additional orange blossom water.