tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615797059945249993.post5807965501590360388..comments2009-08-13T08:04:35.329-04:00Comments on Chef Fresco: Panna Cotta & Fresh Berry ExperimentChef Frescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10480279339629513684[email protected]Blogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615797059945249993.post-47449809361815336062009-08-13T08:00:45.247-04:002009-08-13T08:00:45.247-04:00You are adventurous. No way I would be making dess...You are adventurous. No way I would be making dessert at 9 or 10 at night! LOL Sorry they didn't work out. I've never attempted panna cotta or tried it either. I never have because it reminds me of flan, which I don't like. The texture is too ... thinking ... slimy, in a solid gelatin kind of way? Eew.<br /><br />It LOOKS gorgeous though! :)Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16967409222170903614[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615797059945249993.post-56502480657421070482009-08-12T14:50:42.195-04:002009-08-12T14:50:42.195-04:00I've never had one either, but have been fascinate...I've never had one either, but have been fascinated by these. Too bad you did not like the taste. I'm very impressed you gave it two tries!<br /><br />Well, at least the photos are gorgeous as ever.Olgahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14272849981052077296[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615797059945249993.post-16160780850782568602009-08-11T00:05:07.940-04:002009-08-11T00:05:07.940-04:00wow... is a splendid experiment..!wow... is a splendid experiment..!fiOrdivanillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15347189097123266899[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615797059945249993.post-58060345488152447442009-08-10T21:15:35.757-04:002009-08-10T21:15:35.757-04:00That sucks. I have been wanting to make it..but I ...That sucks. I have been wanting to make it..but I suppose not this recipe. LOL<br />But you sure made it look prettyLesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16512762007920731674[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615797059945249993.post-16786211561120436492009-08-10T16:52:43.194-04:002009-08-10T16:52:43.194-04:00I am sorry that you were disappointed...but it sur...I am sorry that you were disappointed...but it sure looks yummie!Julianahttp://simplerecipes.me[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615797059945249993.post-35602092006187137732009-08-10T14:48:19.490-04:002009-08-10T14:48:19.490-04:00I'm not a Splenda fan. I used to make sweet versio...I'm not a Splenda fan. I used to make sweet versions of my desserts with Splenda for my husband's grandpa who was diabetic. I really didn't like the after-taste of Splenda, ehh. So it might be it. Also you want to make sure to well-balance the proportion of gelatin and liquid so that the texture is not too viscous and gelatinous. I don't know what would be the proportions with gelatin since I use panna cotta. Check out some of my versions at http://www.phamfatale.com/id_146/title_Rose-Panna-Cotta-with-Grenadine-Syrup-and-Crunchy-French-Pralines/<br />and for the savory version http://www.phamfatale.com/id_147/title_Savory-Goat-Cheese-Panna-Cotta-with-Beluga-Lentil-Relish-Panna-Cotta-au-Chevre-et-sa-Macedoine-de-Legumes/Jackie at PhamFatale.comhttp://www.phamfatale.com/[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615797059945249993.post-54401033188210216402009-08-10T06:25:39.266-04:002009-08-10T06:25:39.266-04:00It sure looks delicious!It sure looks delicious!bucatar maniachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09542333032834394284[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615797059945249993.post-40093497472042244802009-08-09T11:01:47.565-04:002009-08-09T11:01:47.565-04:00WOW!! I love this look absolutely amazing and yumm...WOW!! I love this look absolutely amazing and yummy!! gloriaGloriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03055543111865966546[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615797059945249993.post-47094228826696885862009-08-07T18:15:28.175-04:002009-08-07T18:15:28.175-04:00I think I see your problem with them being weird a...I think I see your problem with them being weird and to sweet. You used splenda. It messes it up because there are so few flavors to contend with.<br /><br />Are one of you diabetic? If not try again with sugar, or even some honey instead (but much less honey than sugar).<br /><br />They look stunningly beautiful.The Cooking Photographerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09227831809462588981[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615797059945249993.post-29231102415136380812009-08-07T16:44:08.508-04:002009-08-07T16:44:08.508-04:00Oh no, I'm sorry you had a bad result with panna c...Oh no, I'm sorry you had a bad result with panna cotta... I say keep trying, though, because it's such a great little summer dessert to whip up in a hurry and wow guests with!Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07391274489555334742[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615797059945249993.post-59631366573855404972009-08-07T13:58:32.508-04:002009-08-07T13:58:32.508-04:00I LOVE panna cotta. Please, please give it another...I LOVE panna cotta. Please, please give it another try before writing it off. I think I made a recipe by Giada that turned out really well, except that it used a lot of honey -- so it was more honey- than vanilla-flavored. Also, it's great with chocolate sauce.<br /><br />I think David Lebovitz has a recipe for it on his site, but I haven't tried it yet. Just keep in mind that really good panna cotta is thick and custardy (thicker than creme brulee) not light and mousse-like (in my opinion).<br /><br />None of the recipes I've tried have had coconut milk or Splenda. And this sounds really sad, but if there's a Macaroni Grill near you, order the panna cotta with chocolate there -- it's really delicious!Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17718363661439719793[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615797059945249993.post-12514491805579826782009-08-07T12:38:49.191-04:002009-08-07T12:38:49.191-04:00I've done the panna cotta thing before - mine had ...I've done the panna cotta thing before - mine had strawberries and a balsalmic-honey reduction as the topping, I'll have to dust that off and make it soon, it was tasty!Hornsfanhttp://www.bytes-from-texas.blogspost.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615797059945249993.post-16574166044309331172009-08-06T14:34:51.747-04:002009-08-06T14:34:51.747-04:00I've never made panna cotta and I don't remember e...I've never made panna cotta and I don't remember ever eating it either. Sorry it was a fail.Esihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16375984772198195200[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615797059945249993.post-80542594555299527962009-08-06T13:04:45.744-04:002009-08-06T13:04:45.744-04:00Panna Cotta is one of those things that I just can...Panna Cotta is one of those things that I just can't get the hang of liking... I have an aversion (texturally) to certain things like this and rice pudding... I try... but...FAIL! <br /><br />Pics looks great though. <br /><br />:)Rose @ Bite Me Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07833306799450075676[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615797059945249993.post-4533469069759705672009-08-06T12:45:03.620-04:002009-08-06T12:45:03.620-04:00do you think the splenda usage had anything to do ...do you think the splenda usage had anything to do with the results? i find that it fouls up a lot of dessert recipes. regardless, it's lovely to behold, and the waffle chips/cookies are great. :)Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02368850949339758604[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615797059945249993.post-23626367738315341732009-08-06T12:24:24.615-04:002009-08-06T12:24:24.615-04:00Hmm, the Splenda could be the culprit here as it m...Hmm, the Splenda could be the culprit here as it may not have behaved properly with the gelatin. The texture should be a little like flan but maybe softer. I made a saffron panna cotta awhile back and loved it. Here's the link: http://lisaiscooking.blogspot.com/2009/05/saffron-panna-cotta-with-rhubarb.htmllisaiscookinghttp://lisaiscooking.blogspot.com/[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615797059945249993.post-83897887438116504262009-08-06T11:44:02.581-04:002009-08-06T11:44:02.581-04:00I hate when I spend a lot of time on something and...I hate when I spend a lot of time on something and it doesn't turn out the way I want or expected. =) It looks beautiful though!!Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06075900980882119233[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615797059945249993.post-7025478672468429002009-08-06T10:23:51.872-04:002009-08-06T10:23:51.872-04:00like conor says it seems to be lacking in dairy - ...like conor says it seems to be lacking in dairy - I think the cream gives it a smoother feel and less like a gelatin....perhaps more of the 'butter' from the coconut milk would help if you are trying to stay away from dairy....it is flan like thats for sure and that wont change - it is usually a fast dessert since gelatin sets pretty quickly....on a better note - they sure do look good!doggybloggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07593498830764421725[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615797059945249993.post-77573745477900083872009-08-06T09:08:02.588-04:002009-08-06T09:08:02.588-04:00I'm sorry you didn't like it! Panna cotta is not f...I'm sorry you didn't like it! Panna cotta is not for everyone! The texture is supposed to be really light and airy, smooth and creamy. Maybe you should try a blanc manger? It is kind of like panna cotta but with much more texture - it is made with ground almonds and heavy cream and it just amaaaazing. It is huge in France, I guess, but not big over here at all! Definitely give it a try! Here is a great recipe - http://stickygooeycreamychewy.com/2009/07/21/twd-raspberry-blanc-manger/Teannahttp://www.sporkorfoon.com[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615797059945249993.post-43171827910109695022009-08-06T07:58:09.041-04:002009-08-06T07:58:09.041-04:00i've tried a few panna cotta recipes that i absolu...i've tried a few panna cotta recipes that i absolutely adore! (i've linked to them on my blog if you're interested in trying again :)) those berries are gorgeous :)ttfn300http://www.blogger.com/profile/13898098819208716948[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615797059945249993.post-83620642421188383782009-08-06T07:08:01.213-04:002009-08-06T07:08:01.213-04:00Sorry it was a disappointment but it certainly loo...Sorry it was a disappointment but it certainly looks delicious! I've never made this....Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02476562676908314541[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615797059945249993.post-5132393972475879832009-08-06T04:00:54.745-04:002009-08-06T04:00:54.745-04:00Oh no! So disappointing! At least you had some nic...Oh no! So disappointing! At least you had some nice berries to console yourselves with, I guess. I can only hope you had some ice cream in the freezer as well ;)<br /><br />It is quite a curious recipe that you have, as every panna cotta recipe I've come across, even coconut ones, has cream in it (hence the name). There is a nice selection of panna cotta recipes here, if you're interested..<br />http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/search.php?keywords=panna+cotta&publication=<br /><br />Despite the taste disappointment, I'm glad to see your photos are beautiful as always! And I love the plate!Conorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12593756072189786548[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615797059945249993.post-60717444208803936832009-08-06T01:26:44.387-04:002009-08-06T01:26:44.387-04:00I have not tried making this dessert yet, and hubb...I have not tried making this dessert yet, and hubby would love it! Looks like you tackled a yummy dish and won!Chef Ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11198603107302675448[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615797059945249993.post-28370350999282114022009-08-06T00:41:43.262-04:002009-08-06T00:41:43.262-04:00So sorry to hear you didnt enjoy this. May I just ...So sorry to hear you didnt enjoy this. May I just tell you how pretty the photots are however?Donna-FFWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01380224050534765193[email protected]tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8615797059945249993.post-14879987723529191472009-08-06T00:35:52.119-04:002009-08-06T00:35:52.119-04:00your panna cotta sure looks delicious for somethin...your panna cotta sure looks delicious for something that isn't. and I love your plate..♥peachkins♥http://www.blogger.com/profile/07509102904424388743[email protected]