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Creamy Pumpkin Caramel Panna Cotta

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I was searching through some of my older pumpkin posts recently and came upon a few which I had been really happy with. The problem was looking back at them and cringing at the photographs I had taken. Back then it was a point and shoot under the range hood, and the family looking at me and wondering when they’d actually get the go ahead to start eating the food. 

Creamy pumpkin panna cotta

I’m not a picture snob but I’ve learned so much in these past years of blogging. The photography aspect is probably my favorite part of building a post now whereas once I didn’t even give it a second thought.  I can look back at older posts and actually have some clue as to what went wrong or what should have been done differently. I hope I can keep learning and improving.  Ali from Gimme Some Oven wrote recently about being in the same predicament and starting to redo some of her favorite recipes too. 

Panna cotta filled with rich caramel

So I thought- Ali, what a great idea! No better place to start than with this Pumpkin caramel Panna Cotta. The original post didn’t have caramel in it, but I don’t think by adding it will lose me any friends, right? This is a really simple dessert to make but one which could easily sit proudly on any fancy restaurant menu. it’s also a recipe that has to be made ahead of time and requires no baking! Am I selling it to you yet? It has a good pumpkin flavor but isn’t too sweet, although once you hit the caramel at the bottom, then all bets are off in the “not sweet” department! 

Panna Cotta usually is left to set in molds and then turned out onto a plate for serving. Every time I’ve tried this, it’s been fraught with problems and silent fairly quiet cuss words. So I decided to just keep them as they were and scoop all of that creamy, silky goodness out with a spoon. You could even replace the caramel with chocolate ganache or a spiced apple puree. 

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Creamy Pumpkin Caramel Panna Cotta

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 255 kcal
Author: foodnessgracious

Yummy creamy pumpkin and caramel panna cotta.

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Ingredients

  • For The Panna Cotta:
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 packet of powdered gelatin
  • 3 tbsp cold water
  • 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • For The Caramel Sauce:
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • 1 1/2 tbsp light corn syrup
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Make the sauce by combining the sugar, water and corn syrup in a heavy bottomed pan until it has boiled to a deep amber color. Do not stir.
  2. Add the butter and whisk until it's all mixed through. Add the cream and vanilla and whisk again. Boil gently for a further 3-4 minutes.
  3. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool. After 5-10 minutes, pour about an inch od sauce into the base of each mold you're going to use. Place them in the fridge while you make the panna cotta.
  4. In a medium bowl, Add the cold water and sprinkle the gelatin on top of the water.
  5. Take a large pot and place the cream and sugar into it. Stir over a medium heat until the sugar has dissolved.
  6. Remove from the heat and add the spices, vanilla and pumpkin. Whisk gently until everything is incorporated.
  7. Gradually pour the cream mixture into the gelatin/water and whisk to combine.
  8. Take the molds from the fridge and make sure the caramel sauce has begun to set. Gently pour some of the cream mixture on top of each caramel sauce.
  9. Pace the filled molds back into the fridge and let them set for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  10. Bring them out of the fridge 10 minutes before serving.

Recipe Notes

1 packet of gelatin equals 2 1/2 teaspoons of powdered gelatin. Adapted from From David Lebovitz, http://www.davidlebovitz.com/2009/04/perfect-panna-cotta/

Nutrition Facts
Creamy Pumpkin Caramel Panna Cotta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Comments

  4. Michelle says

    Is it wrong I want this for breakfast. Let’s see what I would buy…I would buy new baking utensils. My rubber spatulas are overdue to be replaced and trays that ACTUALLY fit in my oven! Thanks for the chance.

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  14. Liz L says

    This looks so good! I need to get the ingredients to make this! I could whip these up and use WS plates to serve them on!

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  27. Coral Dickinson says

    I would buy tons of new cooking equipment and cookware. I’m a college student with low end Walmart pots and pans. Yuck. I want to start gathering my lifelong kitchen equipment. :)

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  38. Jennay says

    This looks so delicious! Can’t wait to try the recipe out! If I won the $100 I would use it to buy some new kitchen utensils and/or maybe purchase a new mixer!

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  39. kathy pilato says

    let’s see…WS….either something over the top like a nespresso on sale or some gadget that I would pass over because of the cost. That store is the bomb-diggety!

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  40. Erin R. says

    Nice! I do like panna cotta but it’s usually too rich for me. I think the pumpkin would probably cut the richness perfectly!

    I would love to have a gift card to blow in Williams Sonoma. I get caught up wandering in that place for ages, coveting the Staub and Le Creuset, usually.

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  53. Ruthy @ Omeletta says

    I’ve been meaning to remake some of my old recipes for aaaaages! There are some seriously awful photos on my blog that would do well with being reshot. Love that you jazzed these up with some caramel- wisdom really does come with more experience, huh? :)

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  54. Ari says

    Probably use it to upgrade kitchen utensils, but I could use a Dutch oven too. I love Williams Sonoma, so I’d really have to think about it. Thanks for the giveaway . . .

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  57. Joanna @ Chic & Gorgeous Treats says

    Hi Gerry! It’s been a long time I got to come around and thanks for stopping by to checkout my post. It has been quite crazy at my end but slowly slowing down now and I finally get to catch up on reading. I am a huge fan of panna cotta and love your addition of caramel to it too. Will definitely try this out over one of the weekend. Speaking of which, I used to be a point and shoot person too when I started photography. I love seeing how so many of us keep evolving and perhaps getting better? Have a Happy Halloween! ♥ Jo

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  63. faerieloch says

    from william sonoma, it would be hard to choose. what i need right now for making soup is a food processor and an immersion blender…..

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  64. Staci says

    Oh, so much. I have no idea where to start! And, OMGoodness… I am not a fan of pumpkin but you totally make me want to eat it. Just gorgeous!

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  74. Kim C. says

    Oh My Goodness!! This sounds amazing!!! I think the addition of caramel fits in perfectly and I am going to make this delicious recipe happen soon!

    I would use the gift card for baking ingredients and maybe small kitchen tools.

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  77. Janice says

    Probably an immersion blender. Something I don’t have in my kitchen already. Or some cookbooks, always looking for new recipes.

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  81. Amber Darby says

    I can’t wait to make this! It looks simply beautiful and I bet it’s even amazing to eat. My daughter and I are going to make it this weekend and will be sure to let you know how it comes out. I’m new to this page and can’t wait to start making your recipes and if course trying them as well :) yummm!

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  86. Candy says

    I would buy BAKING SUPPLIES! I recently moved cross-country and sold/gave away so much of my kitchen wares because I just didn’t know how much room I would have in my new place.

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  94. irene says

    i love panna cotta! pumpkin would be very interesting. never seen that before! would definitely want to put my spoon in!

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  95. [email protected] pineapple and coconut says

    I will trade you my gift card giveaway for yours. ha ha.. I would buy this All Clad French Skillet set I have had my eye on for years. I have a ton of All Clad post and pans but like a Zombie wanting brains I want pans. ha ha ha (PS these panna cotta look amazing!!! Sharing on my FB page!)

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  101. Dawn says

    Well, it would be a tough decision what to select! Not sure – I’m thinking possibly some baking stuffs :) I am far more interested in making this panna cotta – looks absolutely wonderful!

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  111. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

    Pinned!
    And I love the idea of reshooting/enhancing old recipes. I have 2009 recipes that were really GOOD but no one will make them (I wouldn’t even make them if I saw those pics….lol) and Ive thought about tweaking and then reshooting some of my faves. And bringing them into the modern era.

    Your panna cotta is gorgeous. And with the caramel, mmm, so good!

    I’d buy anything in the Williams Sonoma store. I am not picky in there :)

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  119. Alyssa says

    I’d buy myself some new bakeware. Mine is looking a little rough around the edges! That pumpkin panna cotta looks amazing!

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  122. Elizabeth Vogelsberg says

    Some items from their Pantry Collection. Our current plates/bowls are mismatched pieces given to us by various family members.

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  133. Barbara K says

    Looks delicious. I would buy baking and cooking utensils. Baking so I can make holiday goodies and cooking for my mom and mother in law

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  140. Vickie says

    I would buy…wow..what first … love so many ws products especially gadgets…I am a gadget freak and cookbook collector..therefore something in that category or a great food item with Christmas book. Thanks…just found you and been pinning away

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  141. MissFoodFairy says

    Your panna cotta looks amazing by the way!
    If I had a chance to win the gift voucher I would love to put it towards a great knife sharpener to keep all my knives super sharp when I need them sharp – not when my husband has some free time to sharpen them!

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  160. Jacqui Gili-Ross says

    Hi! This looks great! Just wondering what size portions yielded 6 servings? I want to make sure I’ve got the right size containers. Thanks’

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