Pumpkin Coconut Panna Cottas

Pumpkin Coconut Panna Cottas
Pumpkin Coconut Panna Cottas
The subtle taste of pumpkin merges effortlessly with coconut milk in this classic Italian dessert that provides a taste of fall flavors.
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  • Served Person: Makes 8 servings
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  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Preparation Sprinkle gelatin over water in a very small saucepan and let stand 1 minute to soften. Heat over medium heat, stirring, until gelatin is dissolved, then remove from heat. Pulse coconut milk, cream, pumpkin, sugar, and a pinch of salt in a blender to combine, then add gelatin mixture and blend until smooth. Strain mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl with a spout or transfer to a 4-quart measuring cup. Pour mixture into bowls and chill, covered, until firm, at least 6 hours. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. Spread coconut on a rimmed sheet pan and stirring once or twice bake until golden, 8 to 10 minutes, and cool. Just before serving, sprinkle desserts with coconut and drizzle with honey. Cooks' Notes:•Panna Cottas can be chilled up to 2 days. •If you want to serve your panna cottas unmolded, use 6-oz ramekins or glasses and lightly oil them before pouring in the pumpkin mixture. To unmold, run a thin sharp knife around side of each ramekin to loosen, then dip ramekin briefly in a small bowl of very warm water, about 10 seconds. Invert panna cotta onto a plate and gently lift off ramekin.

Preparation Sprinkle gelatin over water in a very small saucepan and let stand 1 minute to soften. Heat over medium heat, stirring, until gelatin is dissolved, then remove from heat. Pulse coconut milk, cream, pumpkin, sugar, and a pinch of salt in a blender to combine, then add gelatin mixture and blend until smooth. Strain mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl with a spout or transfer to a 4-quart measuring cup. Pour mixture into bowls and chill, covered, until firm, at least 6 hours. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. Spread coconut on a rimmed sheet pan and stirring once or twice bake until golden, 8 to 10 minutes, and cool. Just before serving, sprinkle desserts with coconut and drizzle with honey. Cooks' Notes:•Panna Cottas can be chilled up to 2 days. •If you want to serve your panna cottas unmolded, use 6-oz ramekins or glasses and lightly oil them before pouring in the pumpkin mixture. To unmold, run a thin sharp knife around side of each ramekin to loosen, then dip ramekin briefly in a small bowl of very warm water, about 10 seconds. Invert panna cotta onto a plate and gently lift off ramekin.