PANNA COTTA WITH MIXED BERRIES

Panna Cotta with Mixed Berries image

Looking for something new to end meals? Panna cotta, Italian for "cooked cream," is a silky dessert that's often flavored with vanilla. This delicious version from Mary Bergfeld of Eugene, Oregon features a sweet berry-wine sauce you won't soon forget!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
3 cups whole milk
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup water
Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar
2 cups frozen unsweetened mixed berries
1/2 cup port wine or grape juice
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
1/2 cup fresh blueberries

Steps:

In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over milk; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Stir in extract., Pour into six 6-oz. ramekins or custard cups coated with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate until set., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring water and sugar substitute to a boil. Add the frozen berries and wine or juice; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes. Mash and strain berries, reserving juice. Discard seeds., Return juice to the pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until sauce is reduced to 3/4 cup. Transfer to a bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled. , Unmold panna cotta onto dessert plates. Serve with sauce and fresh berries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.