Lychee Panna Cotta

A panna cotta is an Italian-style dessert made of gelatin and sweetened cream. The perfect ending to a romantic dinner at home.

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups whole milk
1 tablespoon powdered gelatin (1 package)
1/3 cup + 1/3 cup superfine sugar, divided
1 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon LorAnn Pure Vanilla Extract
½ teaspoon + ½ teaspoon LorAnn Lychee Super-Strength Flavor, divided
1 pinch fine salt
1/3 cup water
Dried rose petals, to garnish
Crushed shortbread cookies, to garnish

Directions

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat whisk together the milk, gelatin and cup sugar. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer, but do not boil. Remove from heat. 
2. Whisk in the whipping cream, vanilla, ½ teaspoon lychee flavoring and salt. Evenly divide mixture amongst 4 serving glasses or ramekins. Refrigerate until fully set, about 4 to 6 hours. 
3. As the panna cotta sets, prepare the simple syrup. To a saucepan over medium heat add the water, remaining sugar & remaining lychee flavoring. Bring mixture to a simmer and continue cooking until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat & set aside until ready to use. 
4. When ready to serve, evenly divide the syrup amongst the panna cottas. Top with crushed shortbread and dried rose petals.