Description
A creamy and festive dessert combining traditional eggnog flavors with a spiced cranberry sauce, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups eggnog
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) unflavored gelatin
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cranberry sauce)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dark rum (optional)
Instructions
- Bloom the Gelatin: Sprinkle the gelatin over cold water in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Heat the Cream and Eggnog: In a saucepan, combine eggnog and heavy cream. Warm it over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
- Sweeten the Mixture: Add granulated sugar and vanilla extract to the hot cream mix, stirring until dissolved.
- Incorporate the Gelatin: Remove from heat and stir in bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
- Pour into Glassware: Pour the mixture into serving glasses or ramekins and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the Cranberry Sauce: In a saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, and water with orange zest and sugar. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Finish the Sauce: Stir in dark rum if using, then allow to cool completely.
- Assemble the Dessert: Once panna cotta has set, spoon cranberry sauce over each portion.
- Add a Touch of Elegance: Garnish with orange zest or sugared cranberries.
- Serve and Enjoy: Present chilled and enjoy with friends and family.
Notes
Ensure the gelatin blooms properly and do not overheat the mixture to avoid curdling. Chill thoroughly for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg