Spiced pumpkin and mocha panna cotta

Rich pumpkin and spices with coffee flavours for a nuanced fall dessert, pictured here with lime cashew topping.

Ingredients

12 cup of coconut milk
12 cup of fresh espresso
12 cup of sugar
1 12T of agar-agar flakes
1, 15oz can of pumpkin
12t of dried ground cinnamon
14t of dried ground ginger
A pinch of dried ground cloves

Instructions

Bring the coconut milk, espresso, sugar and spices to a simmer on medium low in a sauce pan.
Add the agar-agar flakes and stir to combine.
Simmer on medium low for 15 minutes stirring frequently until the agar is dissolved and the liquid is reduced to about 12 cup.
Add the pumpkin and stir until thoroughly dissolved.
Simmer another 20 minutes stirring frequently until thick and reduced.
Pour into 2 ramekins.
Chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes uncovered.
Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 4 hours to setup.
When firm and ready to serve, carefully turn out the panna cotta onto the plate.

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