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Panna Cotta with Cranberry-Fig Compote

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Sweet and tart at the same time, the compote is spooned atop creamy chilled custard for a satisfying Italian dessert.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 8

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk
4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
4 1/2 cups whipping cream
1/2 cup sugar
1 vanilla bean
Cranberry-Fig Compote

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place 1/2 cup milk in small bowl; sprinkle unflavored gelatin over. Let stand 10 minutes to soften gelatin.

    Step 2

    Combine cream, remaining 1/2 cup milk and sugar in heavy large saucepan. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean. Bring mixture to boil. Remove from heat. Add gelatin mixture; whisk until gelatin dissolves. Cool to room temperature, whisking occasionally. Discard vanilla bean.

    Step 3

    Divide cream mixture among 8 shallow soup bowls. Refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.) Spoon Cranberry-Fig Compote atop panna cotta and serve.

TagsPanna CottaPuddingDessertPortAlcoholBeveragesItalianEuropeanVanillaHerbs & SpicesCranberryBerryFruitFigOrangeCitrusNut FreeGluten FreeEasySimmerFallWinterBon Appétit
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