Panna Cotta with Mixed Berries

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + chilling

MAKES: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup water
• Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 cups frozen unsweetened mixed berries
• 1/2 cup port wine or grape juice
• 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
• 1/2 cup fresh blueberries

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over milk; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Stir in extract.
2. Pour into six 6-oz. ramekins or custard cups coated with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate until set.
3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring water and sugar substitute to a boil. Add the frozen berries and wine or juice; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes. Mash and strain berries, reserving juice. Discard seeds.
4. Return juice to the pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until sauce is reduced to 3/4 cup. Transfer to a bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled.
5. Unmold panna cotta onto dessert plates. Serve with sauce and fresh berries. Yield: 6 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Splenda no-calorie sweetener.