Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice: Vanilla Panna Cotta

Vanilla Panna Cotta

Ingredients:

2 tbsp Water

1/2 tbsp Gelatine powder

1 cup Heavy Cream

1 cup Whipping Cream

1/2 cup Sugar

1 tsp Vanilla Extract

1 tsp Lemon Zest

Directions:

1. Combine the water and gelatine powder. Set aside and let bloom for about 3-5 minutes.
   
2. In a saucepan, combine the rest of the ingredients.
   
3. Simmer for about 3-5 minutes while constantly stirring.
   
4. Add the gelatine and stir for about a minute or until the gelatine has melted.
5. Sift the mixture to remove any lumps.
   
6. Place in ramekins and cover with cling film.
7. Let chill in the ref for at least 2-4 hours depending on the size of the ramekins.
8. Garnish with sugar caramel, nuts or fresh fruits.
9. Plate and Enjoy! :)

Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice: Mango/ Strawberry Graham Cake

Mango/ Strawberry Graham Cake

Ingredients:

Graham crackers

1 cup All Purpose cream

1/2 cup Condensed milk

1/2 tsp Vanilla extract

1 cup Strawberries or Ripe Mangoes (sliced)

Directions:

1. Combine the cream, milk and vanilla extract. Stir until well-combined.  Taste and add more condensed milk if you want it sweeter.
2. Line your container with the graham crackers.
3. Pour some of the milk mixture on top of the graham crackers.
4. Place the mango or strawberry slices on top.
5. Cover with some more graham crackers.
6. Pour the rest of the milk mixture.
7. Top with more fresh fruits.
8. Place in the freezer for at least 2 hours or until it sets well.
9. Cut into portions.
10. Plate and Enjoy! :)

I just dusted the Mango Graham with some crushed graham and served with a strawberry sauce.

For the Strawberries and Cream, I just caramelised some sugar and placed it on top.