Small glass cups of cranberry panna cotta with a smooth, pinkish-red hue, each topped with a dollop of plain yogurt and candied rose petals. The setting is vibrant, featuring colorful Mexican pottery and woven textiles, with decorative flowers on a rustic wooden table. Warm natural light enhances the inviting colors and textures, creating a lively, festive atmosphere.

Cranberry Buttermilk Panna Cotta

A festive cranberry panna cotta, perfect for a light, elegant holiday dessert.
Portions:8
Cooking Time:2 hours 25 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 3 ½ cups low-fat buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon unflavored powdered gelatin
  • Plain low-fat yogurt for topping
  • Candied rose petals for topping

Instructions

Prepare Cranberry Sauce:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, and water.
  • Bring to a boil, then simmer over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries soften, about 5 minutes.

Mash Cranberries:

  • Using the back of a spoon, mash the cranberries to create a thick sauce.

Cool the Sauce:

  • Transfer the sauce to a large bowl and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, until cool, about 15 minutes.

Combine with Buttermilk:

  • Stir 3 cups of the buttermilk into the cooled cranberry sauce.

Dissolve Gelatin:

  • In a small saucepan, sprinkle the gelatin over the remaining 1/2 cup of buttermilk.
  • Let it stand for 5 minutes to dissolve.

Melt Gelatin:

  • Heat the buttermilk and gelatin mixture over low heat, stirring occasionally, until warm and the gelatin is melted, about 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Fold this into the cranberry mixture.

Set Panna Cotta:

  • Pour the mixture evenly into 8 glasses.
  • Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours until set.

Serve:

  • Top each panna cotta with a small dollop of yogurt and a few candied rose petals before serving.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:
A sparkling rosé or a light, slightly sweet dessert wine pairs well with this panna cotta.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 98.2 kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.4 g | Protein: 4.8 g | Fat: 1.2 g | Sugar: 14.4 g
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Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Holliday Christmas
Diets Low Fat