BEET PANNA COTTA AND MEYER LEMON MOUSSE

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Categories     Milk/Cream     Dessert     Kid-Friendly     Lemon     Beet     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Small Plates

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Beet Panna Cotta:
1/2 pound red beets, peeled, cut into 1/2" pieces
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon unflavored powdered gelatin
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Meyer Lemon Mousse:
1 tablespoon finely grated Meyer lemon zest
1/2 cup fresh Meyer lemon juice
1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces, divided
1/2 cup sugar, divided
4 large egg yolks
1 large egg
1/2 cup chilled heavy cream
Special equipment:
Six 8-ounce glasses or ramekins

Steps:

  • Beet panna cotta:
  • Bring beets, cream, and salt to a simmer over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer very gently until beets are tender, 25-30 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, combine gelatin and 2 tablespoons cold water in a blender; let sit 5 minutes for gelatin to soften.
  • Transfer beets and their cooking liquid to blender; add honey and vanilla and purée until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl; discard solids.
  • Divide purée among glasses and chill until set, 3 1/2-4 hours.
  • Do ahead: Panna cotta can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and keep chilled.
  • Meyer lemon mousse:
  • Bring lemon zest and juice, 1/4 cup butter, and 1/4 cup sugar to a simmer over medium heat in a medium saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat.
  • Whisk egg yolks, egg, and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl until pale and thick, about 2 minutes. Whisking constantly, slowly pour hot lemon mixture into egg mixture. Transfer back to saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until curd is thickened and whisk leaves a trail, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add remaining 1/4 cup butter, whisking until melted and curd is smooth.
  • Transfer curd to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, pressing directly onto surface. Chill until cold, at least 2 hours.
  • When ready to serve, whisk cream in a small bowl to soft peaks and gently fold into curd. Spoon mousse over panna cotta.
  • Do ahead: Lemon curd can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

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