Blueberry Panna Cotta

This Blueberry Panna Cotta recipe is easy to make and is a light alternative to a really rich, heavy Valentine’s dessert. And who can resist the combination of blueberries and cream?

When I think of Valentine’s dinners, I typically think of creamy pasta dishes or rich meat dishes, and the last thing you need on top of that is a heavy dessert. This Blueberry Panna Cotta gives you the creaminess with the cream layer, while also giving you a refreshing fruit layer and because it could be considered fancy jello, but better, it’s a great light finish to your Valentine’s meal. Leaving you feeling not weighed down for the rest of your evening, whatever you have planned.

This is definitely a make-ahead dessert because you need to let each layer set, so you do need to plan for it. When making this recipe, I used 16oz stemless wine glasses and it made 3 Panna Cotta. If you want a smaller portion or want to make more servings I would suggest using smaller glasses.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Blueberry Juice

• 3 packets of Unflavoured Gelatin

• 3 1/2 cups Thawed Frozen Wilmot Blueberries

• 1 cup Whole Milk

• 2 cups 35% Whipping Cream

• 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar

Method to Make Cream Layer

1. In a small bowl combine 1/2 cup milk and 1 packet of gelatin. Stir to combine and set aside for 10 minutes.

2. In a heavy, medium-sized saucepan, combine the remaining 1/2 cup of milk, 2 cups of whipping cream and 1/2 cup sugar. Over medium heat, constantly stir the mixture until the sugar is fully dissolved and the liquids are warm, without letting the mixture simmer or boil.

3. Add the gelatin mixture, whisking until the gelatin has dissolved.

4. Pour this mixture into a pitcher or liquid measuring cup, to make it easy to pour into the glasses.

5. Place glasses or other serving vessels on an angle on a muffin tin to keep them stable in the fridge.

6. Pour the cream mixture into the angled glasses and place in the fridge to set, for approximately 4 hrs.

Method to Make Blueberry Layer

1. In a small, microwaveable bowl, combine 1 cup of Blueberry Juice and 2 packets of gelatin. Stir to combine and set aside for 10 mins.

2. Place thawed blueberries in a blender and blend until smooth, and yields about 1 1/2 cups of puree.

3. Place the bowl with juice and gelatin mixture in the microwave for 1 min.

4. Add warm juice and gelatin mixture to the blueberry puree and blend on low to combine.

5. Pour the mixture into the glasses to top the cream layer and let set in the fridge for approximately 2 hrs.

Garnish with fresh blueberries, mint leaves or chocolate curls and enjoy.