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  • Buttermilk Custard with Raspberry Sauce
    • prep: 15 minutes
    • servings: 4
    Nutritional Info

    Summary

    These eggless custards are traditional in Italy, where they are called panna cotta.

    Ingredients

    1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin

    1/2 cup half-and-half

    1/2 cup sugar

    1 1/2 cups buttermilk

    1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

    6 ounces fresh or 10 ounces frozen raspberries (about 1 1/4 cups), plus more for garnish

    3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

    1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

    Instructions

    In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over 1/4 cup water. Let stand until softened, about 5 minutes.
    In a saucepan, heat half-and-half and sugar over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot but not boiling, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in gelatin mixture, then buttermilk and vanilla. Pour into four 4- or 6-ounce ramekins or custard cups; chill until set, 3 hours.
    Make the sauce: Puree raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice in blender. Strain through sieve into bowl, pressing with a spatula. Adjust consistency with water, if necessary.
    To remove, dip each ramekin in hot water. Invert onto serving plate; shake gently until custard releases. Spoon sauce around custard; garnish with raspberries.