Dates Pannacotta

Pannacotta as we know,is an Italian dessert made by simmering together cream,,milk and sugar mixing with gelatin and let it cool until set.But now its become a little more elaborate by adding a fruit topping or chocolaty topping to it.I tried it with dates and added cocoa for color and flavor.The two blended nicely and served is a very delicious dessert.Keeping this recipe as base,you can modify it to your favorite topping.It works great as it can be prepared ahead to serve guests and you can layer in your own desired way.I just kept it simple with a dates layer giving it a healthy touch.Hope u all will give this a try and enjoy at home !!

Ingredients
For dates choco layer
pitted dates 15
milk 3/4 cup
cocoa powder 1tsp
gelatine 2 tsp (refer notes)
water 80ml
for cream layer
heavy cream 1 cup
vanilla essence 1tsp
sugar 3-4 tbsp
gelatine 2 tsp
water 80ml

Method
for dates-choco layer
-Dissolve gelatine in cold water.Leave aside for 10 minutes
-Microwave dates with milk for a minute or until soft.Blend it in a blender when cooled to smooth paste.
Add cocoa  powder to it and mix well.
-Heat water in a pan and double boil the gelatin(place the bowl with gelatin in it such a way that it doesn't touch the bottom of the heating pan & keep stirring until dissolved.)
-Let it cool and then add it to dates mixture.
-Pour into glasses by dividing equally and leave space for next layer.Refrigerate for 1- 2 hours.
for cream layer
-Dissolve gelatin in very cold water.leave aside for 10 minutes.
-Heat the cream, sugar & vanillla essence,don't boil.Stir until sugar is dissolved on medium heat.Remove from flame.let it cool.
-Heat water in another pan and double boil the gelatin(place the bowl with gelatin in it such a way that it doesn't touch the bottom of the heating pan & keep stirring until dissolved.)
-Wait to cool and then add to cream mixture.
-Pour on top of the already set dates layer.
-Refrigerate for another 2 hours.
-Serve chilled when set.(I just added chocolate syrup for garnish,you can serve it just like that !!!)

Servings 3 adults

NOTES
* You can prepare the next layer after the first layer sets or else the gelatin in the next layer will start to set in the bowl at room temperature and you may not be able to do it properly.
* If you are a vegetarian ,you can use fruit pectin instead of gelatin.
* This recipe gives a very mild flavor of chocolate in it,if you wish more chocolaty taste then add a little more cocoa powder.
* The dates can be soaked overnight too and the blended paste should be very smooth.

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