Labneh Panna Cotta with Orange Blossom Granita

Making Panna Cotta

Place yogurt in large measuring cup with a spout. Set aside

Combine cream, sugar, vanilla bean paste and salt in small saucepan. Heat over medium-low just until steaming, approx 6min

Stir gelatin and 1 1/2 Tbsp cold water in small bowl. Let stand 5min

Remove cream mixture from heat. Whisk in gelatin mixture until incorporated. Pour through fine mesh strainer into cup with yogurt. Discard any solids.

Whisk mixture until smooth. Divide evenly among 8 (4oz) ramekins, lightly greased with cooking spray.

Refrigerate uncovered at least 8 hours and up to 2 days

Making Granita

Stir together sugar, 2/3 cup water and salt in small saucepan. Cook over medium-high, stirring often, until sugar is dissolve, approx 4min

Pour into 13x19 metal baking sheet. Stir in orange juice and orange blossom water.

Freeze mixture, uncovered, until set but not completely frozen. Approx 1hr

Rake through granita with fork until broken up and no large chunks remain

Granita can be stored frozen in an airtight container up to 2 weeks

Making Apricot Jam

Combine apricot and 2 Tbsp water in small saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until apricots are softened. Approx 5min

Stir in sugar. Cook uncovered, stiring often and mashing with back of spoon until sugar is dissolved.

Thicken and reduce mixture to approx 1cup, approx 10-15min

Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and salt. Let cool to room temperature, approx 1 hour.

Jam can be stored in airtight container for 1 week

Additional instruction

Preheat oven to 350F

Place baguette slices in single layer on metal making sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper

Bake until crispy and golden brown, approx 6-8min.

Transfer to wire rack and cool completely, approx 10min. Break into small pieces

Serving

Place 1 Tbsp jam in shallow serving bowl. Spread in a 4in circle.

Run small spatula around panna cotta. Dip bottom half of ramekin in hot water for 10 seconds. Invert panna cotta onto jam.

Spoon 1/4 cup granita around one side of panna cotta. Sprinkle crostini pieces and chopped white chocolate over granita

Serve immediately