BLACKBERRY-BASIL PANNA COTTA

Blackberry-Basil Panna Cotta image

I love the simple taste and creaminess of panna cotta and decided to try this dessert with some fresh berries and basil from the farmers market. My family really enjoyed it.-Karen S. Shelton, Collierville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cups half-and-half cream
3/4 cup sugar
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
SAUCE:
2 cups fresh blackberries or frozen blackberries
1 cup sugar
1 cup blackberry wine or ruby port wine
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons cold butter
Additional blackberries and fresh basil, optional

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream, half-and-half cream and sugar. Sprinkle with gelatin; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until sugar and gelatin are completely dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon zest and vanilla., Pour into six 6-oz. ramekins or custard cups coated with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set., For sauce, in a small saucepan, combine the blackberries, sugar and wine. Bring to a boil; cook until mixture is thickened and reduced to about 1-1/4 cups. Remove from the heat; stir in basil and butter. Cool to room temperature., Unmold panna cotta onto dessert plates; serve with sauce. Garnish with additional blackberries and basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 734 calories, Fat 41g fat (26g saturated fat), Cholesterol 159mg cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (66g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.