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Buttermilk Panna Cotta With Caramel Peaches Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 50 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Caramel Peaches is a creamy, tangy Italian dessert beautifully complemented by warm, caramelized peaches for a delightful finish.


Ingredients

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Panna Cotta:

  • 1 1/2 tsp. unflavored gelatin (from 1 [1/4-oz.] envelope)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp. grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
  • Pinch kosher salt
  • 2 cups whole buttermilk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Caramel Peaches:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 lb. firm-ripe peaches (about 4 peaches), peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Panna Cotta: Place 2 tablespoons water in a bowl, and sprinkle gelatin on top. Stir; let stand 10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, place cream, sugar, lemon zest, and salt in a saucepan over medium; bring just to a simmer, stirring constantly to dissolve sugar, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in gelatin mixture until dissolved. Whisk in buttermilk and vanilla.
  3. Divide buttermilk mixture evenly among 8 (5- to 6-ounce) heatproof custard cups. Place on a tray. Chill, uncovered, until firm, 8 hours or up to 3 days.
  4. Prepare the Caramel Peaches: Fill a large heatproof bowl about halfway with ice and cold water; set aside. Place sugar in a heavy saucepan or medium stainless steel skillet. Heat over medium, stirring around edges and swirling pan to mix melted sugar with unmelted sugar, until amber in color but not smoking, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat; place saucepan in bowl with ice water until caramel cools and thickens slightly, 3 to 4 minutes. (Sugar mixture may solidify.)
  5. Place peaches in a medium bowl. Heat pan of caramel over low; carefully pour warm water into pan. Cook over low, stirring often, slowly, and patiently, until caramel dissolves into water and creates a sauce, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat, and let cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes.
  6. Pour caramel sauce over sliced peaches, stirring until combined; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
  7. Spoon some of the Caramel Peaches over Panna Cotta; serve immediately with any extra Caramel Peaches on the side.

Notes

  • Chilling the panna cotta uncovered allows it to set properly without condensation forming on the surface.
  • Be patient when melting sugar for caramel to avoid burning; stirring and swirling the pan helps even melting.
  • The caramel sauce may solidify when cooled but will dissolve again when gently heated with water.
  • Letting the caramel peaches stand at room temperature allows flavors to develop before serving.