Earl Grey - Walnut Panna Cotta or Creme Anglaise

• whole milk↗1 1⁄2 cups
• light cream↗1 cup
• sweetened condensed milk↗1⁄2 cup
• Amaretto or Frangelico↗1 ounce
• earl grey tea bags or 5 earl grey loose tea↗5 5
• Thickening
• gelatin powder (for panna cotta) or 2 large eggs↗4 teaspoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine first four ingredients in a medium saucepan and heat slowly to a simmer while stirring occasionally.

2. 2

   As the mixture comes to a simmer, add the earl grey and remove from heat.

3. 3

   Allow mixture to steep for five to six minutes.

4. 4

   Strain, if using loose tea.

5. 5

   If making Panna Cotta, Sprinkle gelatin on top and allow to sit for another 5-10 minutes.

6. 6

   Then return to heat and bring to a simmer while stirring, remove from heat.

7. 7

   If making Creme Anglaise, return pot to heat and whisk the eggs in a separate bowl.

8. 8

   Add warm milk mixture to eggs slowly while whisking constantly.

9. 9

   Continue adding more and more warm liquid while whisking until the egg/milk mixture is hot to the touch, then dump the mixture back in the pot of remaining milk mixture, heat to a simmer and creme coats the back of a spoon, remove from heat.

10. 10

    Ladle warm panna cotta or creme anglaise into martini glasses or clear teacups.

11. 11

    Chill until set.