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Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Brandied Apricots
Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Brandied Apricots ~ this cool eggless custard with a silky texture is easy to make and always popular.
Prep Time
30 mins
chilling
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 561 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the panna cotta
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 vanilla bean
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp gelatin powder one 1/4 oz. packet
for the brandied apricots:
- 5 apricots pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup brandy or Cognac
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice (a good squeeze)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Put the apricots, sugar, and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer the apricots for about 3 minutes, just until they soften but haven't broken down. Remove the apricots with a slotted spoon and layer them at the bottom of your serving dishes or jars.
- Add the brandy and lemon juice and boil the sauce for another 10 minutes or so, until it is reduced to a thick syrup. Take it off the heat and stir in the vanilla. Pour the syrup evenly over the apricots, about a tablespoon or so over each jar, don't drown the apricots.
- Meanwhile make the panna cotta---Pour the milk and cream into a saucepan, and add the vanilla bean seeds and the bean itself. Bring it up to a simmer. Turn off the heat and let it steep for about 10 minutes.
- Remove the vanilla bean pod, and add the sugar to the pan. Reheat the mixture and stir, just until the sugar is completely dissolved. Takeoff the heat.
- Put 2 tablespoons of boiling water in a small glass and sprinkle the gelatin over it. Let it sit for a few minutes while the gelatin softens.
- Stir the gelatin into the water until it is completely dissolved. Whisk it into the hot milk and cream mixture and blend it well.
- Carefully pour the mixture into the serving jars, filling to the top. Try not to disturb the apricots too much.
- Refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
561kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
112mg
(37%)
Sodium
61mg
(3%)
Potassium
340mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
49g
(98%)
Vitamin A
2303IU
(46%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
179mg
(18%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 561
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 561kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 340mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 49g | 98% |
| Vitamin A | 2303IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 179mg | 18% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.