Panna cotta, or “cooked cream,” is a simple Italian dessert of sweetened cream that’s set to a delicate wobble. Here, Chef Akhtar gives it a gentle lift, adding labneh for tang and vanilla bean for warmth. Beneath it lies a layer of cinnamon-laced peach preserves, slow-simmered until jammy. After an overnight chill, it sets just enough to hold its shape while staying soft enough to shimmy on the spoon.
One of the few desserts I’ve tried that was a success.
Nancy · 09/04/26
Lori · 09/04/26
OMG!!!! Delish treat
Betty · 09/02/26
Tea · 09/02/26
Jay · 09/02/26
Madalyn · 09/02/26
This was really cooling on a hot summer night. My only issue is that I wish the fruit didn't feel like they used canned fruit. Maybe they didn't, but that was the vibe it gave.
Cynthia · 09/01/26
Really good love the peaches.
Justin · 09/01/26
Janell · 09/01/26
Tasteless, I would not order this again
Scott · 09/01/26
Sooo freaking good! Not too sweet has a nicely tangy ness to it, definitely would get this in the future.
Chef Akhtar Nawab is chef and owner of Alta Calidad in New York. He is also a founding partner and CEO of Hospitality HQ (HHQ), a creative consulting and management group that offers bespoke solutions for culinary-driven concepts across the country. Nawab's innovative cooking has earned him critical praise throughout the years, beginning with his experience in the kitchen at acclaimed restaurants like Gramercy Tavern, Craftbar, and Craft. The Kentucky-bred chef of Indian heritage has embraced Mexican cuisine, connecting the layered, complex cooking and ingredients of Mexico with the Indian food he grew up eating. Nawab's debut cookbook, Good For You: Bold Flavors with Benefits, was published in August 2020.