Vanilla Panna Cotta with Pear Jam
Vanilla Panna Cotta with Pear Jam is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. In large bowl, toss together pears and sugar.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionIn large bowl, toss together pears and sugar.
Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
In small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cream.
Let stand until gelatin softens, about 1 minute.
Meanwhile, in medium saucepan over moderate heat, whisk together milk and sugar.
Scrape in seeds from vanilla beans; add beans.
Heat, whisking occasionally, until sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and whisk in cream mixture.
Strain through fine-mesh sieve, discarding vanilla beans, then ladle mixture into 8 (4-ounce) ramekins.
Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
In heavy medium saucepan over moderate heat, combine 1/2 cup water and pear mixture.
Bring to simmer, uncovered, and cook until pears are tender, about 20 minutes.
Transfer mixture to food processor and purée until smooth.
Transfer jam to medium bowl, cover tightly, and refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour. (Jam will keep, covered, in refrigerator up to 1 week.).
Run thin sharp knife around inside edge of each ramekin to loosen.
Dip bottom of 1 ramekin in bowl of very warm water 6 seconds.
Put plate over ramekin, then invert panna cotta onto plate, gently lifting off ramekin.
Repeat to unmold remaining panna cottas.
Top each with 1/4 cup pear jam and serve.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.
