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Sakura Cherry Blossom Panna Cotta Jelly

This Sakura Cherry Blossom Panna Cotta Jelly is a light dessert featuring coconut milk panna cotta and a delicate sakura jelly on top. It's whimsical and perfect for ushering in Spring.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Asian, Japanese
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 260kcal
Author Michelle

Ingredients

Coconut Panna Cotta

  • 3 tablespoon cold water
  • 4 g powdered gelatin
  • 400 ml (1 can) coconut milk divided
  • 50 g granulated sugar

Sakura Cherry Blossom Jelly

  • 250 ml cold water divided
  • 2 freeze-dried raspberries or freeze-dried raspberry powder
  • 15 g granulated sugar
  • 8 cherry blossoms rinsed and soaked
  • 3 g powdered gelatin

Garnish (optional)

  • raspberries
  • mint

Instructions

  • Have 4 glasses ready. Set aside.

Make the panna cotta:

  • In a large bowl, measure out 3 tablespoon of cold water.
  • Sprinkle gelatin over top of the cold water. Set aside and allow to bloom.
  • Pour half the can of coconut milk (200ml) into a separate bowl.
  • Add the other half of the coconut milk (200ml) to a small saucepan and add in granulated sugar.
  • Heat the coconut milk and sugar over medium heat, just until it comes to a simmer and the sugar has dissolved.
  • Remove from heat and pour in the bloomed gelatin mixture.
  • Whisk until the gelatin is dissolved and there are no granules left.
  • Combine the heated mixture with the rest of the coconut milk and whisk until smooth.
  • To remove any air bubbles, pour the mixture through a sieve.

To assemble:

  • For a fancy presentation, place a damp kitchen towel or cloth over a muffin tin tray.
  • Lay the glass at an angle in the well on top of the damp cloth. (It should be snug and secure sitting on the damp cloth).
  • Carefully divide the coconut milk mixture into 4 glasses.
  • Chill the coconut panna cotta in the fridge for at least 1-2 hours, until set.

Make the sakura cherry blossom jelly:

  • Pick out 8 cherry blossoms. Place blossoms into a sieve and rinse under cold running water to remove excess salt. Add the cherry blossoms to a bowl and soak in clean cold water for about 30 minutes.
  • Gently drain the cherry blossoms and set aside.
  • Add ½ C cold water (125ml) to a bowl and sprinkle powdered gelatin over top. Set aside to let it bloom.
  • In a small saucepan, heat ½ C water (125ml) and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar over medium heat, until simmering and the sugar dissolves.
  • Remove from heat and add 2 freeze-dried raspberries (optional, for colour).
  • Press gently on the raspberries to release the colour.
  • Strain the pink liquid through a sieve and discard the raspberries.
  • Whisk the gelatin mixture with the warm pink liquid until the gelatin is dissolved.
  • Pour the liquid through a sieve to remove any air bubbles.

Assemble:

  • Remove the coconut panna cotta glasses from the fridge and let them stand up normally (you can remove the muffin tray).
  • Add two cherry blossoms to each glass and gently pour in the pink liquid.
  • Return to the fridge to set, another 1-2 hours.
  • Once set, garnish with raspberries and mint or enjoy as is.
  • Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 3mg