LEMON PANNA COTTA

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Panna Cotta is an old treat from the mountains of Italy, and you'll be so surprised how incredibly easy it is to make. It's luscious, has a silky texture, refreshing with subtle lemon flavor, and a great choice for family dinners or special company. Feel free to garnish with any fresh fruit that's in season if you desire.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 4h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 (.25 ounce) package powdered gelatin (such as Knox®)
3 cups heavy cream
½ cup white sugar
2 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon zest, divided
1 tablespoon orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)

Steps:

  • Place lemon juice in a small bowl and sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over it. Let stand for about 15 minutes until gelatin softens.
  • Combine heavy cream, sugar, and 2 tablespoons lemon zest in a saucepan over medium-low heat; bring to a simmer. Whisk in gelatin mixture until dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in orange liqueur.
  • Strain the cream mixture into a medium bowl and divide evenly among small glass bowls or ramekins.
  • Place uncovered panna cottas into the refrigerator until set, at least 4 hours. If time permits, cover the bowls with plastic wrap and chill overnight.
  • Garnish with remaining lemon zest before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 163 mg, Fat 44 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 27.4 g, Sodium 47.8 mg, Sugar 17.8 g

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