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Panna Cotta with Poached Pears

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A luxurious dessert featuring creamy panna cotta paired with sweetly spiced poached pears, showcasing the importance of make-ahead ability in hosting and cooking.

00:20:00 total

Serves 4

medium

Decadent Dessert

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Ingredients

  1. gelatin - watch the video to see (enough to set the panna cotta, follow package instructions)
  2. pears - watch the video to see (for poaching)
  3. cherry - watch the video to see (for poaching pears)
  4. brown sugar - watch the video to see (for poaching pears)
  5. cinnamon - watch the video to see (for poaching pears, plus more for garnish if desired)
  6. nutmeg - watch the video to see (optional for garnish)
  7. almonds - watch the video to see (optional, for garnish, suggested to be chopped)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Panna Cotta: Prepare the panna cotta according to the package instructions for the gelatin. Allow to set in the fridge for no less than 4 hours.
  2. Poach Pears: Poach the pears in a mixture of cherry, brown sugar, and cinnamon for 20 minutes. These can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
  3. Plating: For plating, consider chopping up almonds and sprinkling them on top, or go with a light dusting of cinnamon or nutmeg. Avoid using whole almond nipples for garnish.

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