Cereal-Milk Panna Cotta With Caramelized Corn Flake Crunch Recipe (2024)

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Rossana Chirivi

Made it for Christmas. Had to guess amount of gelatin to add. Got 4 servings of milky base, not the 8 described in the recipe. Gelatin quantity should be calculated for the liquid amount after straining, otherwise the results will be too imprecise. With this dessert texture is everything, so gelatin to liquid ratio needs to be consistent. Also, always strain through fine sieve before pouring into ramekins to avoid getting a layer of undissolved gelatin "pearls" in your silky perfection

Matt

You do know that it doesn’t mean 3 or 4 spoons of salt. Haha

Sweettooth

The original recipe (Christine Tossi) recommended using gelatin sheets. The back of the pkg talks about ratio of gelatin/liquid. Using sheets is easier to get the correct ratio depending on how much liquid you start out with.

Catherine DiNardo

Finally got around to making this. Prepared exactly as written and also got significantly less base. Reduced the gelatin to a bit under a tablespoon but it firmed up too much. Next time will make it with 5 cups of milk and 4 of heavy cream -- increasing the amount of cereal also -- and see how that works out. I think I'll take the results of this failed attempt and add it to my ice cream maker during the process of making banana ice cream, upping this recipe's play on a bowl of cereal.

David

Delicious, but I agree with the people saying the recipe calls for too much salt, both for the panna cotta and the topping. I would reduce the amount of salt or even forego completely.

Natasha

I wonder what the green stuff in the picture is?

Toby

It's a avocado puree made with citric acid - A recipe from David Chang - Momofoku

Sarah

1) Definitely reduce the salt! It was disappointing to waste all the ingredients on a super salty panna cotta before reading through the comments and discovering others had the same problem. 2) I also had to try three times to get the gelatin to dissolved - I did some research and found that gelatin needs to be in cool liquid to dissolve. Instead of using 1/4 c of the mixture off the stove, I let it dissolve in some cold milk from the refrigerator.

Cay T

Use 1/4 tsp salt instead of 3/4 tsp salt

christine

first of all, i used frosted flakes. haha. then my husband pointed out that it was supposed to be the regular corn flakes. i followed the recipe except that i soaked closer to 25 minutes. this yielded a little more than 3 cups of cream mixture and i used less than a tablespoon of gelatin though i wish i knew a way to calculate how much less. i'll probably do the same next time but with corn flakes and a tsp of gelatin. turned out perfect! served at a dinner party and was quickly devoured.

Sweettooth

The original recipe (Christine Tossi) recommended using gelatin sheets. The back of the pkg talks about ratio of gelatin/liquid. Using sheets is easier to get the correct ratio depending on how much liquid you start out with.

zeno

I first made a test for myself and devided everything by 6, and it turned out great, even when using agar agar instead of gelatin.But when I tripled the amount again (to half the amount in the recipe), because the increased amount of flakes absorbed much more of milk/cream mix, I ended up with only slightly more panna cotta than the first time.Maybe it's because I used 30% cream? Or because I toasted the flakes for too long?

Julie

I measured the milk/cream mixture after the soak and was left with 3 cups of liquid. I then used the rule of 3/4 tsp gelatin per cup and was left with a perfect texture/jiggle in the panna cotta. I would reduce the salt by 1/2 next time as it was overly salted.

L. Gardener

The 3/4 teaspoon of salt made this recipe almost inedible.

Matt

You do know that it doesn’t mean 3 or 4 spoons of salt. Haha

EmmyP

I agree - I found it to be too salty! And yes, I know it is three-quarters of a teaspoon! :)

Catherine DiNardo

Finally got around to making this. Prepared exactly as written and also got significantly less base. Reduced the gelatin to a bit under a tablespoon but it firmed up too much. Next time will make it with 5 cups of milk and 4 of heavy cream -- increasing the amount of cereal also -- and see how that works out. I think I'll take the results of this failed attempt and add it to my ice cream maker during the process of making banana ice cream, upping this recipe's play on a bowl of cereal.

Rossana Chirivi

Made it for Christmas. Had to guess amount of gelatin to add. Got 4 servings of milky base, not the 8 described in the recipe. Gelatin quantity should be calculated for the liquid amount after straining, otherwise the results will be too imprecise. With this dessert texture is everything, so gelatin to liquid ratio needs to be consistent. Also, always strain through fine sieve before pouring into ramekins to avoid getting a layer of undissolved gelatin "pearls" in your silky perfection

Catherine

Does anyone know what the green swirl under the panna cotta is? Matcha whipped cream, perhaps?

Greg

Under the circ*mstances, and given the shade, I suspect that it's a pandan-flavored pastry cream.

Paul

It's a smear of avocado, mentioned in the parent article: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/18/dining/18dess.html

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Cereal-Milk Panna Cotta With Caramelized Corn Flake Crunch Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the secret ingredient in Christina's panna cotta? ›

The secret to a profesh panna cotta is just the right amount of gelatine – just enough to hold it together. As little as possible, so that the second the panna cotta hits your mouth, it transforms into a silky river of flavoured cream.

Is corn flakes and milk healthy? ›

Milk and cornflakes make a very healthy, protein-rich meal which is essential for an active body all day. Proteins help you improve immunity, regulate hormones, and also repair body tissues. Adding almonds to your cornflakes bowl can further increase the protein intake.

What can I add to cornflakes and milk? ›

Aim to serve your cereal with milk, fruit, a source of protein and glass of water. Cereal toppings can be used to add extra nutrients, a bit more flavour, or bulk out your bowl. There is a range of cereal toppings, from chopped nuts to low-fat Greek yoghurt and cinnamon powder to fresh berries, the choices are varied!

How do you make corn flakes taste better? ›

You can have cornflakes with cold milk instead of hot milk. It really tastes better . You may then add fruits like banana,strawberries,Apple or mango to the cornflakes .

Why is my panna cotta rubbery? ›

The gelatin gets stronger as it sits, so this will be a bit rubbery by days 4 or 5, but you can mitigate this by letting the panna cotta sit at room temperature for about half an hour before serving.

What does panna cotta mean in Italian? ›

Panna cotta means “cooked cream” in Italy, and that's essentially what the base is: heated heavy cream (often with a little half-and-half or whole milk) set with powdered gelatin and flavored with vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste.

Can diabetics eat corn flakes with milk? ›

But it is imperative to note that cornflakes are made up of corn, malt flavouring, sugar and high fructose corn syrup. These added sugars contribute zero nutrients, cause obesity, and increase Glycemic Index (GI) – all of which are an absolute no-no for all types of diabetic patients.

What does Cheerios do to your body? ›

Cheerios are primarily made from whole grain oats. Whole grains contain all parts of the grain, so they tend to provide more nutrients than refined grains. What's more, eating fiber-rich whole grains may help lower cholesterol and reduce your risk of heart disease ( 1 ).

Is corn flakes good for blood pressure? ›

According to Dr. Frank Hu, sugar and salt in cornflakes cause high blood pressure and inflammation, diabetes and fatty liver, and obesity. Due to this, there is a risk of heart attack and stroke. Cornflakes are made from toasting flakes of corn.

What goes first milk or cornflakes? ›

Pouring the milk first is the proper way. Pouring the milk before the cereal keeps your cereal of choice crunchy for longer. Those who are pouring the milk first end up eating soggy cereal halfway through the bowl. And it keeps the taste of milk.

What goes first corn flakes or milk? ›

You pour the cereal in first, quantity according to appetite. Then, just enough milk to wet the cereal, and no more. The cereal should not float in the bowl. After you are finished with the cereal, you will still have a few gulps of pure, sweetened milk left to finish off your breakfast!

What does corn flakes do to the body? ›

Cornflakes is refined food

Heavily processed foods often include unhealthy levels of added fat, sugar and sodium that make the food taste better, but too much of them leads to serious health issues. Obesity, diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure are some of health issues.

Is corn flakes better with hot or cold milk? ›

You can have cornflakes with cold milk instead of hot milk.

What is the most delicious corn flakes? ›

Kellogg's Corn Flakes

If you value texture above flavor, Kellogg's is the best brand of corn flakes for you. They're small and light and crispy—eating them is just so pleasant! And don't get me wrong—they taste good, too.

What are the main ingredients in panna cotta? ›

Panna cotta literally means "cooked cream," and that's about all it is! This custard-like dessert is made with just cream, sugar, and gelatin – though I like to add sour cream and vanilla to mine for the extra flavor.

What is a fun fact about panna cotta? ›

Panna cotta is probably the only dessert which can be made without eggs, flour, sugar and baking. Although panna cotta is not mentioned in Italian cookbooks before 1960, it is often regarded as a traditional Italian dessert of the Piedmont region.

Why is my panna cotta not setting? ›

One potential problem is the gelatin didn't melt all the way or you boiled the gelatin mixture. When you boil gelatin, it loses its thickening power and won't set up as desired. The other issue is not giving the panna cotta enough time to set up.

Why doesn't my panna cotta set? ›

Why is my panna cotta not setting? It's likely that you either didn't dissolve the gelatin properly, or didn't use enough gelatin. Another reason could be that you're making panna cotta with kiwi fruit or another fruit that interferes with the ability of gelatin to set.

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