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Lemon Meringue Panna Cotta

Yields6 ServingsPrep Time30 minsCook Time3 hrsTotal Time3 hrs 30 mins

Panna Cotta

Ingredients:
For the Panna Cotta:
 250 ml First Choice Cream
 400 ml First Choice Vanilla Velvet
 60 g castor sugar
 4 gelatine sheets
 60 ml lemon juice
 zest of 2 lemons, finely grated
For the Meringue:
 3 egg whites
 210 g castor sugar
 1 ml cream of tartar
Directions:
For the Panna Cotta:
1

Soak the gelatine sheets in cold water for 10 minutes.

2

Heat the First Choice Cream, First Choice Vanilla Velvet, castor sugar, and lemon zest until warm, but not boiling. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat.

3

Remove the gelatine sheets from the cold water, squeeze out any excess water, and add the sheets to the cream mixture. Stir well to dissolve.

4

Cool to room temperature and strain.

5

Add the lemon juice and stir rapidly.

6

Pour the mixture into 4 serving glasses and refrigerate until set. (± 3 hours).

For the Meringue:
7

Place about 3cm of water in a medium-sized saucepan and bring it to the boil.

8

Place a large, clean glass bowl on top of your pot of boiling water, making sure the bottom of the mixing bowl doesn't touch the bottom of the pot.

9

Add your egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar to the bowl.

10

Mix on high speed (use a handheld electric beater) for 7 min or until the sugar in the mixture has completely dissolved and the mixture is white, thick, and glossy.

11

Spoon the meringue into a piping bag.

12

Pipe the meringue on top of the Panna Cottas and use a blowtorch to lightly scorch the meringue just before serving.

13

Dust with icing sugar.

Nutrition Facts

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