Panna cotta, Italian for “cooked cream,” is a silky custard served cold. This variation features eggnog as a flavor base and pairs the dessert with warm spiced pears. It’s a terrific finish to a holiday feast.
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Ingredients
Method
Pour eggnog into a medium saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over the top and let sit for 5 minutes.
Lightly coat eight 4- or 5-ounce ramekins or custard cups with spray oil.
Place the pan over medium-low heat and cook, stirring, until very hot and gelatin has melted, 6 to 7 minutes. (The mixture should never come to a simmer; lower heat or remove the pan from heat briefly as needed.)
Immediately pour eggnog mixture into a large glass measuring cup with a pouring spout. Pour evenly into the prepared ramekins.
Cool to room temperature, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, at least 6 hours or up to 3 days.
When ready to serve, melt butter and brown sugar together in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add pears, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and salt.
Simmer, stirring gently every now and then, until pears are tender and hot, 5 to 7 minutes depending on their ripeness.
Run a table knife around edges of each ramekin to loosen panna cotta. Turn them out onto serving plates and surround with warm pears and sauce.
Nutritional Info
Serving Size
Calories
220
Total Fat
Saturated Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber
Total Sugars
Protein
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