LEMON PANNA COTTA WITH BERRIES

Lemon Panna Cotta with Berries image

Cool, creamy and pretty as a picture, this luscious Italian dessert is elegant enough for the fanciest dinner party. Instead of using ramekins, pour into cocktail glasses and chill for a dressier look. -Mariela Petroski, Helena, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1-1/3 cups half-and-half cream
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Dash salt
2/3 cup each fresh blackberries, blueberries and raspberries
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Amaretto, optional

Steps:

In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over half-and-half; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in the whipping cream, honey, lemon zest and salt. Cook and stir until blended. Pour into seven 6-oz. ramekins or custard cups., Cover and refrigerate for at least 5 hours or until set. In a small bowl, combine the berries, sugar, lemon juice and Amaretto if desired. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Unmold panna cotta onto dessert plates; serve with berry mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 30g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.