Festive Spiced Cranberry Panna Cotta

Prepare the Panna Cotta

1. Bloom the Gelatin

   In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water. Let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom.

    

2. Warm the Cream Mixture

   In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar. Heat over medium heat until it just starts to simmer. Remove from heat.

    

3. Add Vanilla and Gelatin

   Stir in vanilla extract. Add the bloomed gelatin and whisk until fully dissolved.

    

4. Pour into Glasses

   Divide the panna cotta mixture equally among six serving glasses. Allow them to cool slightly before placing them in the refrigerator.

    

5. Chill

   Chill the panna cotta glasses in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until set.

    

Prepare the Spiced Cranberry Compote

1. Cook Cranberries

   In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens (about 10-15 minutes).

    

2. Cool

   Allow the spiced cranberry compote to cool to room temperature.

    

3. Layer on Panna Cotta

   Once the panna cotta is set, spoon a layer of the spiced cranberry compote over each glass, creating a festive red layer.

    

4. Chill Again

   Return the glasses to the refrigerator and let them chill for an additional 2 hours or until the cranberry layer is set.

    

Garnish and Serve

1. Garnish

   Before serving, garnish each Festive Spiced Cranberry Panna Cotta with a few fresh cranberries and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.

    

2. Serve

   Serve chilled and enjoy the delightful layers of holiday flavors in this festive Christmas dessert.