Description
Get ready to fall in love with a dessert that’s as stunning as it is delicious — the Blood Orange Panna Cotta Tart! This easy recipe features a crisp chocolate cookie crust, a silky panna cotta filling, and a dazzling blood orange glaze that steals the show. Perfect for quick breakfast ideas, easy dinner desserts, or when you’re hunting for beautiful food ideas to wow your guests, this tart hits all the right notes. The vibrant citrus flavor, luxurious creamy texture, and dramatic colors make this an unforgettable treat. Whether you need breakfast ideas, healthy snack inspirations, or simply a gorgeous dinner idea, this tart brings a touch of elegance to any table. Light, tangy, and rich — it’s everything you crave in one show-stopping dessert!
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cookie Crust:
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
For the Panna Cotta Layer:
- 1 ¼ cups heavy cream
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 ½ teaspoons powdered gelatin
- 3 tablespoons cold water (for blooming gelatin)
For the Blood Orange Glaze:
- ¾ cup fresh blood orange juice
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon powdered gelatin
- 1 tablespoon cold water (for blooming gelatin)
For Garnish:
- Fresh raspberries
- Powdered sugar
- Optional: blood orange zest
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Pulse chocolate cookies into fine crumbs.
- Mix with melted butter, sugar, and salt.
- Press firmly into a tart pan with a removable bottom.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes. Cool completely.
2. Make the Panna Cotta:
- Bloom gelatin in 3 tablespoons of cold water.
- Heat cream, milk, and sugar until warm.
- Stir in bloomed gelatin and vanilla extract.
- Strain the mixture.
- Pour into cooled crust. Refrigerate until fully set (3–4 hours).
3. Prepare the Blood Orange Glaze:
- Bloom gelatin in 1 tablespoon of cold water.
- Warm the blood orange juice and sugar gently.
- Stir in the bloomed gelatin until dissolved.
- Cool to room temperature.
4. Assemble the Tart:
- Pour cooled glaze over set panna cotta.
- Chill until glaze is firm (1–2 hours).
5. Garnish and Serve:
- Top with raspberries and a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Carefully unmold and slice to serve!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Chill Time: 5 hours
- Cook Time: 10 minutes