The main ingredients in this gorgeous panna cotta is ube, a purple yam that's a popular ingredients in jam, cookies, and other desserts in the Philippines.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Calories
220 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Pour mixture into individual serving glasses or molds. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill until set, about 3 hours.
Step 2
Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add ube, cover, and steam until tender, about 20 minutes. Cool until easily handled, about 10 minutes. Purée ube in a blender or food processor, or thoroughly mash it by hand.
Step 3
Combine 1 cup puréed ube, 3/4 cup whole milk, coconut milk, and sugar in a blender or food processor; blend until completely smooth.
Step 4
Pour remaining 3/4 cup whole milk into a saucepan. Sprinkle gelatin on top and let stand for 5 minutes.
Step 5
Heat milk-gelatin mixture over medium-low heat, stirring until gelatin is dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in ube mixture and increase the heat to medium. Heat until steam starts to rise from the mixture, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes.
