Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta With Watermelon Raspberry Sauce

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1
Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta With Watermelon Raspberry Sauce Recipe
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Prep

25 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

4 hrs 35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons water
2 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
1 cup fat-free half-and-half
4 tablespoons sugar ( or Splenda )
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
6 ounces fat , free plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
cooking spray ( Pam )
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 dash salt , to taste
1/8 teaspoon cardamom , spice
1 cup seedless watermelon puree
1/3 cup frozen raspberries or 1/3 cup fresh raspberry
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
98
Sugar
13g
Fat
2g
The Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta With Watermelon Raspberry Sauce is a healthier twist to the classic panna cotta dessert. Panna cotta, an Italian dessert, is traditionally made with heavy cream, sugar and gelatin. But, in this recipe, low-fat Greek yogurt, fat-free half-and-half, and buttermilk are used instead. The watermelon raspberry sauce adds a touch of sweetness to the tangy panna cotta, making it the perfect combination of flavors. The dessert is refreshing, light and perfect for an after-dinner treat. Serve chilled, and enjoy this healthier version of the classic dessert without compromising on the taste!

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over the water and stir until combined. Set aside for 5 minutes to let the gelatin soften.
2.In a medium saucepan, combine half-and-half and sugar. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, stirring frequently. Remove from heat once dissolved.
3.Add gelatin mixture to the saucepan and stir until dissolved. Whisk in buttermilk, yogurt, orange rind, vanilla, and salt, until combined.
4.Lightly coat 6-8 (1/2 cup) ramekins or custard cups with cooking spray. Pour mixture into the cups. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, until firm.
5.Make the sauce: In a small saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, salt, cardamom, watermelon puree, raspberries, and lemon juice over medium heat. Cook until the mixture thickens, stirring frequently.
6.Remove saucepan from heat and let it cool for 10 minutes. Serve sauce over panna cotta.

PROS

The Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta With Watermelon Raspberry Sauce is a low-fat dessert.

The dish has healthy ingredients present in it, making it a good source of protein.

The combination of watermelon and raspberries complements the dessert well, making it even more refreshing.

CONS

The dish takes a bit longer to prepare, and requires refrigeration before serving.

If proper measurements of the ingredients are not taken, the gelatin in the recipe might not set.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is high in protein content, thanks to the low-fat Greek yogurt present in the recipe.
Watermelon and raspberries are known to have antioxidant properties that help protect the body from free radicals.

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