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Creamy Cereal Milk Panna Cotta Recipe with Easy Cornflake Caramel Crunch

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A nostalgic and indulgent dessert featuring silky panna cotta infused with cereal milk and topped with a crunchy cornflake caramel topping. Quick to prepare and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
  • 1 cup (30 g) cornflakes cereal (preferably plain or lightly sweetened)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons powdered gelatin (about 2 envelopes)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) cornflakes cereal (for caramel crunch)
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar (for caramel crunch)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Make the cereal milk: Place the cornflakes and whole milk in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes.
  2. Strain the cereal milk through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl, pressing gently to extract flavor. Set aside 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) of the strained cereal milk.
  3. Bloom the gelatin: Sprinkle gelatin over 3 tablespoons (45 ml) cold water in a small bowl. Let sit for about 5 minutes until soft and spongy.
  4. Prepare the panna cotta base: In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Heat over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot but not boiling (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat.
  5. Add cereal milk and gelatin: Stir strained cereal milk and vanilla extract into the warm cream mixture. Add bloomed gelatin and whisk until fully dissolved.
  6. Pour and chill: Divide mixture evenly into serving glasses or ramekins. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
  7. Make the cornflake caramel crunch: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sugar together, stirring constantly until golden amber (5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in cornflakes and sea salt.
  8. Bake the crunch: Spread coated cornflakes on a parchment-lined baking sheet in an even layer. Bake for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Let cool completely to crisp up.
  9. Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle cornflake caramel crunch generously over set panna cotta.

Notes

Do not boil the cream mixture to preserve gelatin texture. Bloom gelatin properly to avoid lumps. Strain cereal milk to keep panna cotta smooth. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture. Watch caramel carefully to avoid burning. Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.

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Keywords: panna cotta, cereal milk, cornflake caramel, dessert, easy dessert, nostalgic dessert, creamy panna cotta, caramel crunch

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