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Eggnog Panna Cotta With Spiked Cranberry Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 32 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This festive Eggnog Panna Cotta with Spiked Cranberry Sauce is a luxurious holiday dessert combining creamy, silky eggnog-infused panna cotta with a warm, boozy cranberry topping. Perfect for special occasions, it melds the rich flavors of traditional eggnog with the tartness of cranberries and a hint of brandy or bourbon, offering a delightful balance of smooth texture and vibrant spiced fruit.

Ingredients

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Panna Cotta

  • 1 packet unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups eggnog
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Spiked Cranberry Sauce

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 tablespoons brandy or bourbon

Instructions

  1. Bloom the Gelatin: Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small bowl and let it bloom for 5 to 10 minutes, allowing it to absorb the water and soften.
  2. Heat the Cream Mixture: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream, eggnog, and granulated sugar. Stir frequently until the mixture is warm and the sugar fully dissolves, being careful not to boil.
  3. Dissolve the Gelatin: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until completely dissolved. Then, add vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
  4. Set the Panna Cotta: Pour the mixture evenly into six ramekins or serving glasses. Cover them and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the panna cotta is fully set and firm to the touch.
  5. Make the Cranberry Sauce: In a separate saucepan, combine fresh cranberries, water, brown sugar, orange zest, and a cinnamon stick. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
  6. Add the Alcohol and Cool: Remove the cranberry sauce from heat, stir in the brandy or bourbon for a spiked kick, and allow the sauce to cool to room temperature.
  7. Serve: Once the panna cottas are chilled and set, top each serving with a generous spoonful of the spiked cranberry sauce and enjoy this festive treat.

Notes

  • For a non-alcoholic version, omit the brandy or bourbon in the cranberry sauce and substitute with orange juice.
  • Make sure not to boil the cream and eggnog mixture to preserve the smooth texture of the panna cotta.
  • You can prepare the panna cotta and cranberry sauce a day in advance; refrigerate separately until serving.
  • Use fresh cranberries for best tart flavor; frozen can be used but might affect sauce texture slightly.

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