Pumpkin Pie Panna Cotta

By Foodiewife

Panna cotta, is called an Italian dessert that translates to "cooked milk". I think of panna cotta as a custard without eggs. It's a very simple dessert to make, in less than 15 minutes (of course you need to let it chill thoroughly). This is a light dessert, especially after a heavy meal.

Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup pumpkin puree (fresh or canned)*
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
• 3/4 oz. powdered gelatin (1 packet)
• 3 oz. cold water

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a small sauce pot, combine the cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice.

2. Bring to scalding, but not to a boil, and remove from heat immediately.

3. In the meantime, measure 3 oz. of cold water into a mixing bowl and add the powdered gelatin and let it bloom (soften/dissolve) for 2 minutes.

4. Off heat, whisk the gelatin mixture until it is blended well.

5. Pass the batter through a chinois or fine sieve, if you wish. I skip this step, and the panna cotta turns out fine.

6. Pour into 4 oz. cups and set for at least 2-4 hours in the fridge.

I like to garnish this with fresh whipped cream, or with a drizzle of caramel syrup.