Orange Panna Cotta HolidaysNew Years EveGewürztraminerChristmasDessert “Pair this easy refreshing dessert with whatever fresh fruit is available.” – Katie Wetzel Murphy, AVV Brand Ambassador and Family Partner Ingredients: 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup half-and-half ¹⁄³ cup granulated sugar 2 Tbsp. peeled chopped fresh ginger zest of one orange 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 2 Tbsp. cold water ½ tsp. vanilla extract fresh fruit Method of Preparation: In a medium saucepan, stir together cream and half-and-half, sugar, ginger and orange zest. Continue to stir and bring to a boil over medium heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes to infuse flavor. Strain through a sieve, pressing on ginger and zest, into a large measuring cup. Discard ginger and zest. In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over water. Let stand about one minute to soften, Stir gelatin mixture into hot cream until completely dissolved. Stir in vanilla extract. Place 6 custard cups, about ½ cup in size, on a tray. Pour cream mixture into cups. Cool to room temperature. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Serve in cups topped with fruit, accompanied by a glass of AVV Gewurz.
