03/07/2026
Davidson Plum & Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Spiced Plum Syrup 🤤
Ingredients:
500 mL thickened cream
150 mL whole milk
60 g caster sugar (for panna cotta)
1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
3 gelatine leaves
2 tbsp Davidson plum powder
150 mL water
100 g caster sugar (for syrup)
1 cinnamon stick
1 star anise
1 orange, zested
1 tsp extra Davidson plum powder, for dusting
Steps:
1. Soak 3 gelatine leaves in a bowl of cold water for 5 minutes until soft and floppy.
2. In a saucepan, combine 500 mL thickened cream, 150 mL whole milk, 60 g caster sugar (for panna cotta), and the seeds and pod from 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped. Warm gently over medium-low heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is steaming but not boiling.
3. Remove from heat, whisk in 2 tbsp Davidson plum powder, and let the mixture steep for 10 minutes to infuse the tart plum flavour throughout.
4. Squeeze excess water from the softened 3 gelatine leaves and whisk it into the warm cream mixture until fully dissolved. Strain through a fine sieve to remove the vanilla pod and any lumps.
5. Divide the mixture evenly among 4 serving glasses or moulds. Refrigerate until fully set.
6. While the panna cotta sets, combine 150 mL water, 100 g caster sugar (for syrup), 1 cinnamon stick, 1 star anise, and 1 orange, zested in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly syrupy.
7. Remove the cinnamon stick and star anise, then let the syrup cool completely to room temperature before serving.
8. Spoon the cooled spiced syrup generously over each set panna cotta. Finish with a light dusting of 1 tsp extra Davidson plum powder, for dusting for extra tartness and colour.
