Mango Lassi Panna Cotta with Saffron & Pistachio Brittle

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Mango Lassi Panna Cotta with Saffron & Pistachio Brittle

A smooth, chilled dessert inspired by mango lassi. Creamy panna cotta flavored with ripe mango, cardamom and saffron, topped with crunchy pistachio brittle. Simple to prepare and perfect for summer or festive meals.

Prep Time25

Cook Time10

Course: Dessert

Servings:

Calories: 437kcal

Ingredients

250 ml heavy cream
200 ml whole milk
100 g Greek yogurt
250 g ripe mango pureed
50 –70 g sugar adjust to taste
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
A small pinch of saffron threads
1 ½ teaspoon powdered gelatin or 3 sheets For the pistachio brittle:
50 g sugar
30 g shelled pistachios roughly chopped
Tiny pinch of salt

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Instructions

Bloom the gelatin Soften the gelatin in cold water (for sheets) or 2 tablespoon cold water (for powder). Let sit for 8 hours.
Infuse cream with saffron In a saucepan, combine cream, milk, sugar, cardamom, and saffron. Heat gently until warm and fragrant, but don’t let it boil. Remove from heat.
Dissolve gelatin Add bloomed gelatin to the warm mixture and stir until completely dissolved. Let it cool for 5–10 minutes.
Add yogurt and mango Whisk in yogurt and mango puree until smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
Pour into molds Divide the mixture into serving glasses or silicone molds. Chill for at least 4–6 hours, or until set.
Make the pistachio brittle In a small pan, melt the sugar without stirring until golden. Add pistachios and a tiny pinch of salt. Quickly spread onto parchment paper and let cool. Once hard, break into shards.
Serve Top panna cotta with pistachio brittle before serving. Optionally garnish with a few saffron threads or chopped mango.

Notes

Use ripe, sweet mangoes for the best flavor. Alphonso or Ataulfo varieties work especially well.
If you prefer a smoother texture, strain the mango puree before mixing.
Blooming the gelatin properly is important so the panna cotta sets evenly.
You can make the panna cotta a day ahead—just keep it chilled until serving.
Be careful when melting sugar for the brittle; it goes from golden to burnt quickly.

Recipe Twist Ideas:

Coconut Milk Swap: Replace some or all of the milk with coconut milk for a richer, tropical flavor.
Rose Water: Add a few drops of rose water for a floral note.
Honey Instead of Sugar: Sweeten with honey for a softer, more aromatic sweetness.
Other Nuts: Try almonds or cashews in the brittle for a different crunch.
Layered Look: Pour half the panna cotta mixture, chill until just set, then top with plain mango puree before fully chilling.
Spiced Brittle: Mix a pinch of ground cardamom or cinnamon into the brittle for extra warmth.

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