Ube Panna Cotta

Recipe View Steam the Ube: Place a steamer basket in a saucepan with enough water to reach just below the basket. Bring to a boil. Add the cubed ube, cover, and steam until fork-tender (approximately 20 minutes). Let cool slightly (about 10 minutes).

Recipe View Purée the Ube: Transfer the steamed ube to a blender or food processor. Purée until completely smooth. Alternatively, mash thoroughly by hand.

Recipe View Combine Ube and Milk Mixture: In a blender or food processor, combine 1 cup of the puréed ube, 3/4 cup of whole milk, the coconut milk, and sugar. Blend until the mixture is perfectly smooth and homogenous.

Recipe View Prepare Gelatin Mixture: In a saucepan, pour the remaining 3/4 cup of whole milk and sprinkle the gelatin powder evenly over the surface. Let it sit to bloom for 5 minutes.

Recipe View Dissolve Gelatin: Heat the milk-gelatin mixture over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until the gelatin is completely dissolved (3-5 minutes). Ensure it does not boil.

Recipe View Combine and Heat: Pour in the ube mixture. Increase the heat to medium and heat until steam just begins to rise from the surface, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching (3-5 minutes). Do not boil.

Recipe View Chill: Pour the mixture into individual serving glasses or molds. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing it gently onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight, until completely set.