PEACH PANNA COTTA

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This no-bake dessert is guaranteed to cool you off in the summer heat. I really enjoy the texture-rich and creamy Panna Cotta balanced by the sweet and pulpy texture of the peach puree. -Andrea Campbell, Los Angeles, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 medium peaches, peeled and pitted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 envelope (1/4 ounce) unflavored gelatin
1 cup peach nectar, chilled
1 envelope (1/4 ounce) unflavored gelatin
1-1/2 cups cold whole milk
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: Sliced peaches and fresh mint leaves

Steps:

Place peaches and lemon juice in a blender or food processor. Cover and process until smooth., In a microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle gelatin over peach nectar; let stand 1 minute. Microwave on high for 30-40 seconds. Stir and let stand 1 minute or until gelatin is completely dissolved. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in pureed peach mixture. Pour into eight 8-oz. glass dessert dishes. Refrigerate until set, at least 3 hours., In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over milk; let stand 1 minute. Heat and stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in cream, sugar, lemon zest, salt and vanilla. Pour over peach gelatin layers. Refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours. If desired, garnish with peach slices and mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.