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Chai-Spiced Panna Cotta with Maple-Pear Compote
Servings
6 small glasses/jars
Prep Time
20 minutes (plus chilling 4 hrs)
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes active, 4 hrs chill
Description
Creamy, aromatic panna cotta infused with chai spices pairs with a silky pear compote sweetened with maple syrup. It’s light yet indulgent, elegant yet cozy — the kind of dessert that feels like wrapping yourself in a cashmere blanket by candlelight.
Ingredients
Panna Cotta:
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
½ cup granulated sugar
2 tsp loose chai tea (or 2 tea bags)
1 cinnamon stick
1 star anise pod
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 ½ tsp powdered gelatin
3 tbsp cold water
Maple-Pear Compote:
2 ripe pears, peeled, diced
3 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
Infuse the Cream:
In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, sugar, chai tea, cinnamon stick, and star anise. Heat gently until steaming (do not boil). Let steep for 10 minutes. Strain.Bloom the Gelatin:
In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water. Let sit 5 minutes to bloom.Combine & Chill:
Stir gelatin into warm cream until dissolved. Add vanilla. Pour into small jars/glasses. Chill 4+ hours until set.Make the Compote:
In a skillet, simmer pears with maple syrup, lemon juice, and cinnamon until soft and glossy, about 8 minutes. Cool slightly.Assemble:
Spoon compote over set panna cottas. Serve chilled with a dusting of cinnamon.
Why You’ll Love It
It’s a balance of cozy and elegant — velvety chai cream with the warmth of spiced pears. Perfect for dinner parties or a quiet night in when you crave something refined yet comforting.
