Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Eggnog Panna Cotta with Spiked Cranberry Sauce, a luxurious dessert that embodies the warmth of the holiday season. This creamy panna cotta is infused with rich eggnog flavors, creating a smooth and velvety base that pairs beautifully with a tart cranberry sauce spiked with your choice of liqueur. Not only is it visually stunning, but it can also be made ahead of time, allowing you to focus on enjoying your holiday gatherings. Impress your guests with this elegant treat that captures the essence of nostalgia and celebration in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup eggnog (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon gelatin powder
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 3/4 cup sugar (divided)
- 1/4 cup liqueur (e.g., rum or brandy)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Bloom gelatin by sprinkling it over cold water in a small bowl; let it sit for about 5 minutes.
- In a saucepan, heat heavy cream and eggnog over medium heat until just simmering (do not boil).
- Remove from heat and stir in bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
- Pour mixture into individual serving cups or molds; allow to cool slightly before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or until set.
- For the spiked cranberry sauce, combine cranberries, 1/2 cup sugar, and liqueur in another saucepan; cook over medium heat until cranberries burst and sauce thickens (about 10 minutes).
- Serve panna cotta topped with spiked cranberry sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg