Greek Yogurt and Walnut Half & Half Panna Cotta

By Joanne Weir
Total Time
5 Hrs, 20 Mins
Serves
8
Course
Desserts

DESCRIPTION

Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
5 Hrs, 10 Mins
Total Time
5 Hrs, 20 Mins
Calories
330
Total Fat
19
Polyunsaturated Fat
11
Cholesterol
10
Sodium
40
Carbohydrates
36
Dietary Fiber
1
Protein
7

Ingredients

Walnut Half & Half
  • 1 cup California walnuts, untoasted
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Pinch of kosher salt
Panna Cotta
  • 2 tablespoons water, cold
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons gelatin, unflavored (1 package)
  • 1 1/2 cups Walnut Half & Half (recipe follows)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped
  • 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt
  • 3/4 cup California walnut halves, toasted
  • 1/2 cup honey

Preparation

Walnut Half & Half
  1. Place the walnuts in a bowl and cover with cold water. Let sit at room temperature for 2 hours. Drain and rinse the walnuts.
  2. Place the walnuts in a blender with the water, honey and salt. Blend until very smooth, about 2 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a clean bowl.
Panna Cotta
  1. Place the water in a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin over the water. Set aside until the gelatin has softened, 5 minutes. Place the walnut half & half, sugar and vanilla bean and seeds in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and stir in the gelatin.
  2. Remove the vanilla bean from the warm walnut mixture and discard. Gradually whisk the warm walnut mixture into the yogurt and stir together gently. Pour the mixture into eight 1/2-cup ramekins and refrigerate until set, at least 3 hours.
  3. Place the walnut halves, honey and 1 to 2 tablespoons water in a saucepan over medium heat and warm slightly, 1 minute. Let cool completely.
  4. Just before serving, run a small knife around the edges of the ramekins. Dip the panna cotta molds in boiling water for 1 second just until loosened. Invert a dessert plate on each ramekin and turn each panna cotta onto the plate. You may have to tap and shake the ramekins or use a small knife to loosen the panna cottas.
  5. Drizzle with some of the honey and walnuts and serve.