Last-Minute Holiday Dessert Recipes (Slide 12)
These panna cottas (Italian for cooked cream) are smooth, light and mild molded desserts set off by a bright, intensely flavored cherry compote. The recipe calls for a vanilla bean, which yields the best flavor, but you can use extra vanilla extract instead; just be sure it's top quality. The compote is also delicious spooned over slices of angel food cake or scoops of vanilla frozen yogurt. Recipe by Nancy Baggett.
Recipe: Vanilla-Kirsch Panna Cotta with Cherry Compote
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Pear Crumble
This easy, comforting pear crumble is sure to please. Serve it as is or with low-fat ice cream.…
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