Buttermilk Panna Cotta
“It was the end of May before the Silacci boys brought the news that the salmon-pink blossoms of the azaleas were breaking free. It was on a Wednesday, as the nine o’clock bell was ringing, that they told him.”
East of Eden, John Steinbeck
Inspiration
It is in the month of May that we finally know spring in the Salinas Valley. The local lettuce harvest is in full swing. Produce trucks filled with lettuce, strawberries, broccoli, artichokes, celery and more clog the highways and roads on the way to the local cooling and shipping facilities. The Valley is bustling with planting, growing, harvesting and shipping. A most perfect time for seasonal fruit and an indulgent Panna Cotta.
Essentials
This month’s Monthly Miette baking challenge is Buttermilk Panna Cotta. Thus far, the Panna Cotta recipe has been the easiest of the challenge recipes to prepare. With only five ingredients, I knew the flavor of the cream and buttermilk would be crucial in the final product. I poured the best cream I could find and scraped the insides of a vanilla bean into the saucepan. Waiting for the cream to boil I pondered blueberries or strawberries to go with the Panna Cotta? I chose blueberries and a blue palate for my photos even though strawberries are featured in the Miette cookbook. The tangy, creamy Panna Cotta was a perfect complement to the sweet juicy blueberries. The Panna Cotta is very rich and a small serving is absolutely luscious with juicy fresh berries. I’m daydreaming of making the Panna Cotta again with ripe peaches. Or perhaps infusing the cream with fresh mint and a topping of raspberries and shaved chocolate. Summer decadence beckons.
South African indigo fabric from my mother's collection
Blueberries and indigo
Buttermilk panna cotta squared
I love the contrast of the round berries in the square glasses. That looks amazingly delicious and would be the perfect treat for a sunny afternoon!
Thanks Callee! The square glasses were a spur of the moment inspiration. I’m glad you enjoyed them.
Wow, that looks so good. I love the tang of buttermilk. This goes to the top of my list to try. And, the fabrics are beautiful. Was in southern Africa years ago and was bowled over by the beauty of the textiles in all of the camps where we stayed.
Oh my goodness the Panna Cotta is velvety smooth and not too sweet. It pairs beautifully with all the seasonal fruit we are just starting to enjoy.
Impeccable photos and styling… Love the fabrics, a great pairing with the berries. We finished the panna cotta in record time, enjoyed every last spoonful.
So happy you enjoyed my photos! I had a lot of fun getting “tangled up in blue”. And yes, that creamy dreamy Panna Cotta is just luscious.
Beautiful! Simply beautiful, Deb. What a clever use of the fabric. Your photography, as always, brings it to life.
Thanks Gretchen for your sweet praise! My mom has quilted for decades and has quite a fabric collection. I very much enjoy the indigo prints.
My panna cottas are waiting for me and eagerly calling my name! I’m planning to devour them for breakfast this morning
Yours look like they turned out delicious! Oh and I am in love with that blue gingham spoon!
Oh my goodness, Panna Cotta for breakfast! What a splendid idea! I found the spoon at Anthropology. A most tempting place to shop for all things marvelous.
The blueberries and blue scheme look great! Love the idea of peaches on top too. I just received both from my CSA this week.
I’m envious! We have local blueberries coming from the warmer areas, further inland. But no peaches yet. Although I’m hoping to find some for the holiday weekend. Have a great holiday!
I love Miette, what a fun idea for a monthly baking challenge! Your panna cotta looks delicious!
The Panna Cotta was a scrumptious dessert! The Monthly Miette challenge is a great way to try the recipes from the cookbook. We would love to have you participate!
So would I, Laura!
Absolutely lovely, that blue! Really enjoyed how you incorporated the theme throughout all your photos; wonderful styling. Also love the dreamy yellow of the panna cotta itself, too! Just makes me want to dive right in!
Thanks so much for joining me again this month! I love having you and John Steinbeck’s words along for the ride!
Thanks for hosting Monthly Miettes! It is enjoyable to bake our way thorough the Miette cookbook!
Summer decadence is beckoning – love it!
Thanks Claire! Summer is coming!
Scrumptious panna cotta! Love the colors and contrasts
Thank you for your sweet praise!
Deb, this is remarkably appetizing. The wondrous blue of the blueberries is devilishly handsome on the pure white. Brava!
Thanks Viviane, so glad you enjoyed the Blueberry Panna Cotta!
Gorgeous photos, especially the complementary ones with the Batik – which I have a weakness for. I will have to try buttermilk in my panna cottas.
Oh the Buttermilk Panna Cottas are decadent! So glad you enjoyed my post, many thanks.
I love this! It looks so gorgeous. Your pictures make me want to grab a spoon and just slowly savory Summer’s fresh fruit with this creamy panna cotta. Simply beautiful. Lovely job!
Thanks for your lovely comment! The Panna Cottas are scrumptious!
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