Spiced Plum Panna Cotta

Plums and cinnamon are a classic pair evoking grandma's plum dumplings, but here they appear in a lighter, more elegant form. The deep burgundy color of the cooked spiced plum ragout creates a dramatic effect atop the white cream. This dessert celebrates the arrival of autumn when fruits deepen in flavor.
🕒 Prep Time 25 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 4 hrs 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 340 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Saucepan
  • Skillet (for ragout)
  • Serving glasses
  • Sieve

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Make the base panna cotta: Bloom gelatin, heat cream/sugar/vanilla, dissolve gelatin. Strain, pour into glasses, chill 4 hours.

Tip: This is the reliable base.
2

While cream sets, make the ragout: Place chopped plums in a skillet with brown sugar, cinnamon, and water.

Tip: Brown sugar's caramel notes go well with plums.
3

Simmer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until plums soften and liquid thickens (syrupy).

Tip: Don't cook it into total jam; leave some chunks.
4

Cool the ragout completely.

Tip: Cannot put hot sauce on set cream.
5

Before serving, spoon the spiced plums over the panna cotta.

Tip: Drizzle the syrup too.

Recipe FAQ

The plums are too sour.
Plum sweetness varies. Taste the compote while cooking and add more sugar if needed!
The skin is tough.
Plum skin can curl up when cooked. If it bothers you, peel them before cooking or blend the sauce at the end.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 packet Unflavored Gelatin (0.25 oz)
  • 2 cups Ripe Plums (pitted, chopped)
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar (for plums)
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup Water