Sweet Corn Panna Cotta with Fresh Blueberry Compote

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Sweet Corn Panna Cotta with Fresh Blueberry Compote

Using sweet corn in a creamy, silky panna cotta makes for an unexpected and delicious summer dessert.

Panna Cotta

  • 2 ears of corn, husked
  • 11/2 tsp unflavored powdered gelatin
  • 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon whole milk
  • 1 cup plus 2 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/4 tsp plus 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp dark brown sugar
  1. In a medium pot fitted with a steamer basket, steam the corn until tender, 15 minutes. Let cool, then cut the kernels from the cobs (you should have 1 1/2 cups); discard the cobs. Transfer the kernels to a blender.
  2. Meanwhile, in a heatproof medium bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over ¼ cup of the milk. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  3. In a small skillet, combine the remaining 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon of milk with the cream, salt and both sugars and bring to a bare simmer, whisking to dissolve the sugars. Scrape the hot milk mixture into the gelatin and stir until the gelatin dissolves. Pour the mixture into the blender over the corn and puree until smooth.
  4. Strain the puree through a sieve into a large bowl, pressing on the solids; discard the solids. Strain again without pressing; discard any solids in the sieve. Set the panna cotta in an ice bath until cool, stirring occasionally. Scrape the panna cotta into four 8-ounce ramekins. Cover and refrigerate overnight until firm.

    Blueberry Compote

    • 1 tbsp sugar
    • 1/2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
    • 11/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
    • pinch of kosher salt
    1. In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients and mix until the sugar is dissolved. Let stand for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve the panna cotta in the ramekins with the compote.

    MAKE AHEAD The panna cotta can be refrigerated in the ramekins for up to 2 days. The compote can be refrigerated overnight.

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    Recipe Credit: Tracy Obolsky
    Image Credit: Con Poulos