Panna Cotta with Mixed Berries

Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023
Looking for something new to end meals? Panna cotta, Italian for "cooked cream," is a silky dessert that’s often flavored with vanilla. This delicious version from Mary Bergfeld of Eugene, Oregon features a sweet berry-wine sauce you won’t soon forget!

Ingredients

  • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup water
  • Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 cups frozen unsweetened mixed berries
  • 1/2 cup port wine or grape juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over milk; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Stir in extract.
  2. Pour into six 6-oz. ramekins or custard cups coated with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate until set.
  3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring water and sugar substitute to a boil. Add the frozen berries and wine or juice; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes. Mash and strain berries, reserving juice. Discard seeds.
  4. Return juice to the pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until sauce is reduced to 3/4 cup. Transfer to a bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled.
  5. Unmold panna cotta onto dessert plates. Serve with sauce and fresh berries.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 174 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 64mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.