Strawberry Daiquiri Panna Cotta
4 1/2 cups halved, hulled strawberries
1/4 cup light rum
2 t unflavored gelatin
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup sugar
1 t finely grated lime zest
2/3 cup sour cream
3 T fresh lime juice
3 T honey
(for topping)
coarse sugar
lime wedges
lime zest
blueberries (optional)
whipped cream (optional)
[how to make]
*Place 2 cups of the strawberries in a food processor and process until smooth.
*Pour puree through a fine mesh strainer, pressing with rubber spatula to extract as much puree as possible.
*Reserve the strained puree and discard the seeds in strainer.
*Place rum in small bowl.
*Sprinkle gelatin over rum.
*Let stand 5 minutes to soften gelatin.
*Bring the cream, sugar, and lime zest to simmer in heavy, medium saucepan over medium high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
*Remove from heat and add the gelatin mixture; whisk until dissolved.
*Whisk in the pureed strawberries, sour cream, and lime juice until blended.
*Ladle or pour mixture into 8 margarita glasses.
*Loosely cover with plastic wrap and chill 4 hours or up to overnight.
*Gently toss remaining 2 1/2 cups strawberry halves and honey in medium bowl to blend.
*Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
*Chill until ready to use.
*Spread the coarse sugar on a small plate.
*Rub a lime wedge around the edge of each glass; dip glass in coarse sugar to coat rim.
*Spoon the strawberries and their accumulated juices on top of each panna cotta.
*Garnish with lime zest.
-makes 8-
Note: I found this recipe in "Panna Cotta" by Camilla Saulsbury.
Labels: Panna Cotta recipe, Strawberry Daiquiri Panna Cotta recipe