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Creamy Meyer Lemon Panna Cotta with Berry Compote

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A quick and easy creamy panna cotta dessert featuring the bright floral notes of Meyer lemons paired with a tart-sweet berry compote. Perfect for entertaining and ready in under 30 minutes plus chilling time.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups heavy cream (480 ml)
  • 1 cup whole milk (240 ml)
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar (65 g)
  • Zest of 2 medium Meyer lemons
  • Juice of 2 medium Meyer lemons
  • 2 ½ teaspoons gelatin powder
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries; fresh or frozen, 300 g)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Optional: splash of water or 1 teaspoon lemon zest for compote

Instructions

  1. Bloom the gelatin: Sprinkle 2 ½ teaspoons gelatin over 3 tablespoons cold water in a small bowl. Let sit for about 5 minutes until thickened.
  2. Heat the cream mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup whole milk, ⅓ cup sugar, and zest of 2 Meyer lemons. Warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot but not boiling (about 5 minutes).
  3. Add lemon juice and vanilla: Remove from heat and stir in juice of 2 Meyer lemons and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Incorporate gelatin: While warm, whisk in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
  5. Strain mixture: Pour through a fine mesh sieve into a large measuring cup or bowl to remove zest bits and lumps.
  6. Pour into molds: Divide mixture evenly among 4 to 6 ramekins or silicone molds. Let cool at room temperature for 15 minutes, then cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  7. Prepare berry compote: In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups mixed berries, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until berries break down and sauce thickens slightly (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  8. Serve: To unmold, dip ramekins briefly in warm water and invert onto plates. Spoon berry compote over panna cotta and garnish with fresh mint or lemon zest curls if desired.

Notes

Bloom gelatin in cold water to avoid lumps. Heat cream mixture gently without boiling to preserve gelatin setting power. Strain mixture for smooth texture. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream and milk with full-fat coconut milk. Agar-agar can replace gelatin for vegetarian version but texture differs. Berry compote can be thickened with cornstarch if needed.

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Keywords: panna cotta, Meyer lemon, berry compote, creamy dessert, easy dessert, homemade panna cotta, lemon dessert, berry sauce, quick dessert

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