1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Caramel corn, for garnish
Directions
Instructions Checklist
Step 1Cut the kernels off the corncobs and transfer to a blender; reserve 3 of the cobs. Puree the kernels until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Strain the puree through a fine sieve set over a medium bowl, pressing on the solids; discard the solids. You should have about 1 cup of corn juice.
Step 2In a medium saucepan, whisk the corn juice with the goat milk, heavy cream, honey, vanilla bean paste, thyme sprigs and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Add the reserved corncobs and bring to a simmer over low heat. Remove from the heat and let steep for 10 minutes, then discard the corncobs and strain the panna cotta base through a fine sieve set over a medium bowl.
Step 3In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over 3 tablespoons of water and let stand until softened, about 3 minutes. Whisk the gelatin mixture into the strained panna cotta base until dissolved, then strain again through a fine sieve set over a large measuring cup with a spout.