Panna Cotta with Carrots

Ease of preparation: easy

Preparation time : 30 minutes

Cooking time : 30 minutes

Refrigeration time : 6 hours

Serves : 6

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, minced
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) butter
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) carrots, cut in pieces
  • 2 1/4 cups (560 ml) milk
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) gelatine
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) cold water
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  1. In a casserole, soften onions in butter.  Add carrots and continue cooking for 2 minutes.  Add milk and bring to boil.  Season with salt and pepper.  Cover and simmer at low heat for 20 minutes or until carrots are tender.
  2. Oil 4 – ½ cup (125ml) ramekins.
  3. In a bowl, soak gelatine in water for 5 minutes.
  4. Pour gelatine into the carrot mix.
  5. In a mixer, purée mix until it is smooth and homogeneous.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  6. Divide mixture equally in each ramekin.  Let cool in the refrigerator for 6 hours.