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Cardamom Panna Cotta with Pears

Creamy Cardamom Panna Cotta with Poached Pears Delight

This Cardamom Panna Cotta with Pears is a luxurious yet simple dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Panna Cotta Ingredients
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Provides a rich, creamy texture.
  • ½ cup Sugar Adds sweetness; can substitute with honey.
  • 2 teaspoons Gelatin Powder Key for setting; can use agar-agar as a vegetarian option.
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Cardamom Pods Infuses warm, spicy notes.
Poached Pears Ingredients
  • 2 Pears (Bosc or Anjou) Choose firm pears for poaching.
  • 1 cup White Wine Enhances flavor; can substitute with apple juice.
  • ½ cup Sugar To sweeten poaching liquid.

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • whisk
  • Measuring Cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Serving glasses
  • microwave

Method
 

Panna Cotta Instructions
  1. Combine 2 cups of heavy cream, ½ cup of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of crushed cardamom pods in a saucepan. Heat gently over medium heat for 4-5 minutes.
  2. Stir until sugar dissolves, remove from heat, and let steep for 10 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of gelatin powder over 3 tablespoons of cold water in a bowl and let sit for 5 minutes.
  4. Gently heat the gelatin in the microwave for 10 seconds or until melted, then whisk it into the cream mixture.
  5. Pour the mixture into serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until firm.
Poached Pears Instructions
  1. In a separate saucepan, combine 1 cup of white wine and ½ cup of sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  2. Peel, core, and add the firm pears to the simmering liquid. Cook for 15-20 minutes until pears are tender.
  3. Remove pears from the liquid, let cool, and slice into wedges.
  4. Optionally, reduce the poaching liquid to a syrupy consistency.
Serving Instructions
  1. Top the set panna cotta with the poached pears and drizzle some poaching liquid over the top. Garnish as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill panna cotta for at least 4 hours. Use high-quality ingredients for best flavor. Serve in elegant glassware for a special presentation.

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