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Lemon Panna Cotta with Grapes Two Ways

August 10, 2016 By Lokness 15 Comments

This Lemon Panna Cotta with Grapes Two Ways is dinner party-worthy. Easy lemon Panna Cotta pairs with a grape coulis and roasted grapes. 

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Grapes! Grapes! Grapes! Do you love grapes? I really enjoy them. They are so sweet and juicy, especially muscat grapes. These gems are seedless with a sweet and floral taste. They are my favorite and I bought them whenever they are in season. If your local stores don’t carry them, you can find them from Melissa’s Produce.

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When it comes to grapes, there is one person who loves them probably more than you and I. That is baby Morris of my high school friends, Iris and Tony. They were in Los Angeles last week to visit. We spent a lot of time together at the zoo, pier, and park. Whenever we were out, Iris and Tony always carried a bag of grapes and a bread roll. When Morris was hungry, they would take out the bag of grapes. You can see Morris’ eyes lit up every time. Little Morris got a small bunch of grapes and he would pull them apart one by one. He shoved the grapes in his mouth and showed you the most satisfying smile. That was one of the cutest things ever! And it sure made everyone’s day! How can you not love this guy?

Morris and His Grapes

So now, I bet you want some grapes! How about upgrading to a grape dessert? To highlight these muscato grapes from Melissa’s Produce, I used them two ways in this dessert. First is a syrup. To make the sweet grape syrup, I cooked down a bunch of fresh muscat grapes, strained and reduced. It is kind of like grape jam in liquid form. YUM! Not only it is awesome over panna cotta, it is excellent over vanilla ice cream, pancakes and waffles too! The second way is roasted grapes. Roasting the grapes concentrate the flavors. They were packed with flavors and gave the panna cotta a little texture and bites. With the creamy and lemony panna cotta, this dessert is dinner party-worthy. Gorgeous colors and so delicious! Make all the components ahead and quickly assemble before serving. Your guests will sure be impressed!

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Lemon Panna Cotta with Grapes Two Ways

Course Dessert
Keyword grape coulis, lemon panna cotta, roasted grape
Servings 8 people
Author Lokness

Ingredients

Lemon Panna Cotta:

  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 package (0.25-ounce) unflavored gelatin
  • 1½ teaspoons lemon zest (finely grated)(about 1½ lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Grape Coulis:

  • 1½ pounds Red Muscato Grapes (rinsed)
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2½ tablespoons lemon juice
  • pinch of salt
  • ½ teaspoon honey

Roasted Grapes:

  • ½ pound Red Muscato Grapes (rinsed)

Instructions

  • Start with the panna cotta by picking 8 1/3-cup glass cups, containers or silicone molds. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, place lemon juice and sprinkle the gelatin powder over evenly. Let stand for 15 minutes until soften.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, bring the heavy cream, sugar, lemon zest to a simmer (not a boil). Whisk in the gelatin until dissolved. Strain the mixture into a large glass measuring cup or a medium bowl. Divide the mixture among the prepared containers. Chill the panna cotta uncovered in the fridge until set, at least 4 hours. Cover with plastic wrap once cooled.
  • For the coulis, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the grapes, lemon zest, lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Cook for about 45 minutes or until the grapes are very soft and broken apart, stirring occasionally. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to a medium bowl. Discard the skins and flesh. Return the juice back to the saucepan. Cook the coulis over medium heat for another 5 minutes. Add honey and cook until slightly thicken, about 3 more minutes. Cool and transfer to an airtight container. Keep in the fridge until ready to use.
  • For the roasted grapes, preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C). In a medium baking pan, add the grapes and bake for 25 - 30 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool and transfer to an airtight container. Keep in the fridge until ready to use.
  • To assemble, remove the panna cotta from mold if needed. Top the panna cotta with about 2 teaspoons of grape coulis and a few roasted grapes. Serve.

Notes

  1. The sweetness of the coulis may need to be adjusted depends on what grapes you use and how sweet they are. Adjust the sweetness after straining with either more honey or sugar.
  2. For storage, store everything separately and assemble just before serving. Keep for up to 2 – 3 days.
(Lemon Panna Cotta Adapted from Allrecipes)

Filed Under: Cook, Dessert/Sweet Tagged With: fruit, gelatin, grape, heavy cream, italian, lemon, make ahead, panna cotta, syrup

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  1. Bonnie Eng says

    August 11, 2016 at 1:34 pm

    Oh wow, I saw this shot on FG last night but didn’t realize it was yours! Just gorgeous, Ms. Lokness! I’ve never heard of grapes in a panna cotta…I bet this is just divine. 🙂

    Reply
    • Lokness says

      August 12, 2016 at 12:52 pm

      Haha, thanks so much! You are so sweet! The grapes actually work really well with the panna cotta. We enjoyed them very much.

      Reply
  2. Wendy says

    August 11, 2016 at 4:15 pm

    Gorgeous dessert and lovely photos, Lokness! I have never tried panna cotta. Is it like a cross between jello and pudding? I admired adorable Morris on Instagram. He is even cuter with grapes in him mouth! 😉

    Reply
    • Lokness says

      August 12, 2016 at 12:56 pm

      Thanks Wendy! I would say panna cotta is like a rich and creamy jello. Instead of using water to make jello, panna cotta is made with cream. 🙂

      Oh Morris! He really is a cutie! Haha, I love watching him eat! Every bite to him is the joy of life. Precious!

      Reply
  3. Monica says

    August 11, 2016 at 5:56 pm

    Oh gosh, little baby Morris is adorable!! Sounds like you guys had a lot of fun together. This dessert is lovely. My husband is a big fan of panna cotta and the grapes are a surprise but makes so much sense. I really want to try grape coulis now…way cool. : )

    Reply
    • Lokness says

      August 12, 2016 at 1:02 pm

      Morris is super cute! I think we spent most of the time eating. I feel like we were eating every couple of hours! 😛

      Haha, the grape and panna cotta combo is a bit unusual, but it tasted wonderful! Let me know how it goes.

      Reply
  4. Kathleen | Hapa Nom Nom says

    August 11, 2016 at 7:16 pm

    Oh my! This looks spectacular and baby Morris is SO cute! He’s obviously got good taste because grapes are one of my favorite snacks! And… panna cotta is one of my favorite desserts! This is such a wonderful combination!

    Reply
    • Lokness says

      August 12, 2016 at 1:26 pm

      Thanks girl! Morris is a foodie baby. He is so excited about FOOD! I love watching him eat. 😀 Hope you enjoy the panna cotta as much as we do.

      Reply
  5. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    August 15, 2016 at 7:53 am

    Hand raised!! I looooove grapes! I always have them on hand as a snack, because SO good! I totally understand baby Morris and his admiration for grapes. 😉 He is sooo cute! And this panna cotta is GORGEOUS, girlfriend! I would have never thought to combine panna cotta with grapes, but OMG, it looks amazing! So genius! I NEED this in my life!! Cheers!

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    • Lokness says

      August 16, 2016 at 3:35 pm

      Thanks so much for your kind words! Grapes really are excellent snacks! I always take them with us during road trips. Grapes and panna cotta goes together so well surprisingly! Give it a try. 😉

      Reply

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