WW Recipe of the Day: Pumpkin Panna Cotta Made Lighter
Today I'm sharing a recipe for a lighter healthier panna cotta which I dubbed "enlightened pumpkin panna cotta.
Enlightened Pumpkin Panna Cotta with Berry Sauce
Skinny on Enlightened Pumpkin Panna Cotta
In addition to being a tasty versatile addition to a wide range of breads, muffins, soups, salads, pastas and desserts, pumpkin puree offers plenty of health benefits.
With just 49 calories and 3 grams of fiber in each one-cup serving, it can keep you feeling fuller longer on fewer calories. It's also rich in potassium, Vitamin C and a wide array of anti-oxidants.
Skinny Pumpkin Panna Cotta
What is Panna Cotta Exactly?
Panna cotta is a traditional Italian dessert from the Piedmont region, which literally translates as 'cooked cream'. It is a simple mixture of sweetened cream and gelatine that looks like a custard, but is paler and much easier to make.
One of my favorite quick and easy desserts, traditional panna cotta can be rich in calories and fat, which is where this lightened up version comes in.
I adapted this pumpkin panna cotta recipe from one in Panna Cotta: Italy's Elegant Custard Made Easy (affiliate link) by Camilla Saulsbury, substituting the cream for a combination of fat-free evaporated milk and Greek yogurt.
I also divided the recipe in half to make 4 servings, instead of 8.
It's an easy, healthy, creamy and delicious no-bake dessert with all the flavors of pumpkin pie.
How Many Calories/WW Points in this Lightened Up Pumpkin Panna Cotta?
According to my calculations each serving has 170 calories and:
7 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
7 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
7 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
4 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
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If you like this recipe for enlightened pumpkin panna cotta, be sure to check out my other Weight Watchers friendly pumpkin recipes including Crock Pot Pumpkin Pie Pudding, Easy No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake, WW Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins, Skinny Pumpkin Pie Yogurt and Skinny Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
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{Recipe Redux} Enlightened Pumpkin Panna Cotta Recipe
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Panna Cotta
- ¾ cup fat-free evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin puree
- 6 tablespoons nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Sauce:
- ¼ cup red currant jelly
- 2 tablespoons cranberry juice cocktail
Instructions
- Place the evaporated milk in a small saucepan and sprinkle the gelatin over the milk. Let stand 5 minutes to soften the gelatin.
- Add the brown sugar and cook, stirring constantly, over low heat until the mixture is completely dissolved, without letting it come to a boil.
- Whisk in the pumpkin, yogurt, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla until well blended and smooth.
- Divide the mixture evenly amoung 4 (¾-cup) custard cups or small molds. Loosely cover with plastic wrap and chill 4 hours or up to ovenight.
- To make the sauce heat the jelly and juice in a small saucpan just until melted and smooth. Add more juice if necessary to achieve desired consistency. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature
- To serve, cut around the edges of each panna cotta to loosen from the cup/mold. Set each cup in a shallow bowl of hot water for 10 seconds and then immediately invert each onto a plate. Spoon the sauce over and around each panna cotta and enjoy.
Recipe Notes
Sources:
*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.
In this quick video from Escoffier, watch how a professional chef makes pumpkin panna cotta:
More Weight Watchers Friendly Pumpkin Recipes
- Skinny Healthy Pumpkin Dessert Recipes
- Upside-Down Pumpkin Pie (HungryGirl)
- Pumpkin Pie Dip (SkinnyTaste)
- Easy Healthy Low-Fat Pumpkin Cake Recipes
- Pumpkin Pie Cannoli Cones (HungryGirl)
This video from Entertaining With Beth shows how to make your own healthy Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta:
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Serena
I can't believe I've never made panna cotta before...your recipe looks so easy and delicious. I'm totally inspired! Thanks!
Katy @ Healthy Aperture
Thank you for enlightening us! This recipe looks simple and versatile. I can think of a few more toppings I might like to try with it!
Nicole @WholeHealthRD
This looks lovely! Maybe a nice alternative to pumpkin pie. I love the addition of Greek yogurt - makes me feel like I could eat this for breakfast : )
Doris
this looks yummy ! thanks..Have you ever made this using unsweetened almond milk and Splenda brown sugar or other sweetener alternatives ...if so any suggestions appreciated !
Martha McKinnon
Hi Doris, I've not tried it with either unsweetened almond milk or Splenda. If you do, would love for you to let us know how it turned out. ~Martha