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Panna cotta is an Italian dessert that translates to “cooked cream”. Infinitely variable and can be made a day ahead. In this Thanksgiving version we’ve used canned pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice. Using gelatin leaves provides a beautifully silky texture.



Yields6 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time1 hr

 4 gelatin leaves (or substitute a gelatin envelope. 1 envelope = 4 gelatin leaves)
 3 Tbsp water
 1 ¾ cups whipping cream
  cup sugar
 1 cup canned pumpkin
 ¾ tsp pumpkin pie spice
 toasted chopped pecans for garnish

1

In a medium bowl, submerge the gelatin sheets in the water and set aside. (If using a gelatin envelope, sprinkle the gelatin over the water.)

2

In a small pan, bring the cream and sugar to a simmer.

3

Add the hot cream mixture to the gelatin and stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in the pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.

4

Ladle into six 4 oz ramekins or custard cups and refrigerate for at least two hours (can be made a day ahead).

5

To serve, dip each ramekin into a saucepan of simmering water for about 10 seconds. Run a paring knife around the edge of the panna cotta to loosen.

6

Tip the ramekin upside down into a dessert plate to unmould it. Serve with toasted pecans over top.


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Ingredients

 4 gelatin leaves (or substitute a gelatin envelope. 1 envelope = 4 gelatin leaves)
 3 Tbsp water
 1 ¾ cups whipping cream
  cup sugar
 1 cup canned pumpkin
 ¾ tsp pumpkin pie spice
 toasted chopped pecans for garnish

Directions

1

In a medium bowl, submerge the gelatin sheets in the water and set aside. (If using a gelatin envelope, sprinkle the gelatin over the water.)

2

In a small pan, bring the cream and sugar to a simmer.

3

Add the hot cream mixture to the gelatin and stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in the pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.

4

Ladle into six 4 oz ramekins or custard cups and refrigerate for at least two hours (can be made a day ahead).

5

To serve, dip each ramekin into a saucepan of simmering water for about 10 seconds. Run a paring knife around the edge of the panna cotta to loosen.

6

Tip the ramekin upside down into a dessert plate to unmould it. Serve with toasted pecans over top.

Pumpkin Panna Cotta with Toasted Pecans