Vanilla Panna Cotta With Fresh Mango Compote

Submitted by gusisus

"This is from Gourmet September 2008. 1 1/2 tsp unflavored gelatin may be substituted for agar if you are unable to find the agar. Yield 4 servings Prep and cooking time do not include cooling time or maceration time."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise (preferably Tahitian)
• 1 1⁄4 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 6 tablespoons sugar, divided
• 2 teaspoons agar-agar flakes (preferably Eden Brand)
• 2 (3/4 lb) mangoes
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

directions

1. Equipment:.
2. 4 (5- to 6-ounces) glasses or ramekins.
3. Using a paring knife, scrape vanilla seeds from pod into a 1 1/2- to 2-quarts heavy saucepan, then add pod, milk, cream, and 3 tablespoons sugar. Bring to a boil. Whisk in agar and simmer, whisking, until completely dissolved, about 5 minutes. Discard pod. Cool panna cotta slightly. Pour into glasses and chill until set, at least 2 hours.
4. Meanwhile, peel mangoes and thinly slice.
5. Bring water, juices, and remaining 3 tablespoon sugar to a simmer in cleaned saucepan, whisking until sugar has dissolved. Pour over mangoes in a bowl and macerate until ready to use. Serve panna cotta with mangoes.