The Best Pumpkin Panna Cotta Recipe (2024)

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This pumpkin panna cotta recipe is the fall dessert you’ve been looking for! Creamy, rich, indulgent, and easy to make. What’s not to love?!

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If you like pumpkin pie and easy desserts, thisPumpkin Panna Cotta Recipe will be a new fall favorite!! Panna Cotta originated from Italy and has the texture of a very creamy pudding.

The name means “cooked cream” in Italian since the main ingredient in it is heavy cream… don’t worry, it’s served in small portions! I like it much better than pudding since it has a much richer, creamy taste and smooth texture.

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I’m pretty proud of how this pumpkin one turned out. It literally tastes like a pumpkin pie, but without the hassle of making one.

It has all the delicious spices and pumpkin flavors, and then it’s topped with crushed almonds and walnuts and garnished with cinnamon! I’m for sure going to make this for Thanksgiving! Recipe below!

What is panna cotta?

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Panna cotta is an easy Italian dessert made with cream that is thickened with gelatin. It is easily flavored, often with ingredients like vanilla bean and coffee – in this case, pumpkin.

No Pie Thanksgiving Dessert

Now, I love pumpkin pie as much as the next person, but pumpkin is not just for pie! This creamy dessert is the perfect pie alternative for your Thanksgiving table.

Pumpkin spice dessert

Pumpkin spice is unashamedly the fall flavor, and this dessert is no different. Made with pumpkin puree, whipping cream, and pumpkin pie spice, this is an indulgent dessert that’s packed full of creamy goodness.

How to make Pumpkin Panna Cotta – Step by Step

Ingredients

Unflavored Powdered Gelatin

Heavy Whipping Cream

Pumpkin Puree

Honey

Sugar

Pumpkin Pie Spice – We love our homemade version of pumpkin spice that you can make too

Pinch Salt

1 — In a heavy saucepan, pour in the milk.

2 — Sprinkle the gelatin over the top of the milk.

3 — Let stand for 3 to 5 minutes to soften the gelatin; whisk.

4 — Whisk over medium heat just until the gelatin dissolves, but the milk does not boil for about 5 minutes. Add the cream, pumpkin, honey, sugar, pumpkin pie seasoning, and salt.

5 — Stir until the sugar dissolves for 7 minutes, and it comes to a soft boil. Watch carefully as it will boil over.

6 — Remove from the heat.

7 — Pour into 6 glasses so that they are ½ full.

8 — Cool slightly. Refrigerate until set, at least 6 hours.

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Tips for Making Panna Cotta

  • You can make panna cotta up to two days in advance of serving – just keep them covered in the fridge
  • Use plain, unflavored gelatin
  • Let the Panna cotta set for at least 2 hours before serving.
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More pumpkin desserts that aren’t pie!

Pumpkin Spice Sunflower Cupcakes

Homemade Pumpkin Filled Donut Holes

Salted Caramel Pumpkin Pie Pops

No Bake Pumpkin Dessert by Crazy for Crust

Pumpkin Delight Dessert by Lil’ Luna

Conclusion

If you’re looking for a delicious, easy, and impressive fall dessert, this pumpkin panna cotta recipe is definitely it! Serve it up at your next get-together and watch as everyone raves about how amazing it is. Enjoy!

If you like this Pumpkin Panna Cotta, you’ll love some of our other fall desserts!
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The Best Pumpkin Panna Cotta Recipe

If you like pumpkin pie and easy desserts this Pumpkin Panna Cotta Recipe is going to be a new fall favorite!!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Chilling time: 6 hours hours

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 People

Calories: 555kcal

Author: Eden

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon unflavored powdered gelatin
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • Pinch salt

Instructions

  • In a heavy sauce pan, pour in the milk.

  • Sprinkle the gelatin over the top of the milk.

  • Let stand for 3 to 5 minutes to soften the gelatin, whisk.

  • Whisk over medium heat just until the gelatin dissolves but the milk does not boil, about 5 minutes. Add the cream, pumpkin, honey, sugar, pumpkin pie seasoning and salt.

  • Stir until the sugar dissolves 7 minutes and it comes to a soft boil. Watch carefully as it will boil over.

  • Remove from the heat.

  • Pour into 6 glasses so that they are ½ full.

  • Cool slightly. Refrigerate until set, at least 6 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 555kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 8170IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 0.8mg

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FAQs

Why is my panna cotta rubbery? ›

The gelatin gets stronger as it sits, so this will be a bit rubbery by days 4 or 5, but you can mitigate this by letting the panna cotta sit at room temperature for about half an hour before serving.

What is the best pumpkin for pumpkin pie? ›

Choose The Right Kind

For cooking, you'll want to use sugar pumpkins (also called pie or sweet pumpkins), which are small and round. Long Island Cheese pumpkins, which are more oblong and can look like a wheel of cheese, are also good to eat.

How to make pana cotta? ›

Method
  1. Prepare the molds: Lightly brush or spray six 6-ounce ramekins with oil. ...
  2. Soften the gelatin: ...
  3. Warm the cream and sugar: ...
  4. Whisk the cream into the gelatin: ...
  5. Add the sour cream and vanilla: ...
  6. Fill and chill the molds: ...
  7. Make the raspberry sauce: ...
  8. Unmold the panna cotta:

Why isn t my panna cotta setting? ›

Why is my panna cotta not setting? It's likely that you either didn't dissolve the gelatin properly, or didn't use enough gelatin.

How to stop skin forming on panna cotta? ›

Divide the mixture equally between 6 coffee cups and leave to set in the fridge overnight. Covering the cups with clingfilm (or even with their own saucers) will prevent the tops of the panna cotta from forming a skin.

How to stop panna cotta from splitting? ›

Cooling and whisking the base before dividing it into portions will keep the panna cotta from separating into layers of milk and cream.

Which pumpkin has the best taste? ›

We like butternut pumpkins best when they're roasted, but this hardy oblong variety is one of the most versatile options in the pumpkin aisle. Butternuts are a little sweeter, dryer and can be turned into soups, roasted with cinnamon or put to use in most cooked pumpkin dishes.

Which canned pumpkin is best for pie? ›

The Best Overall: Libby's 100% Pure Canned Pumpkin

The baked pie filling we made using this puree was creamy and soft, and we could actually taste the pumpkin itself along with the other spices the pie recipe called for.

What is the difference between canned pumpkin and pumpkin pie mix? ›

They are the same product. Both canned pumpkin puree and pie filling are useful, shelf-stable ingredients that can help speed up your kitchen prep time. Just remember that puree is unsweetened, while pie filling contains sugar and spices. This will help you choose the right pumpkin product for your recipes.

How do you rescue panna cotta? ›

If the panna cotta refuses to let go, try quickly dipping the mold in hot water and trying again. One trick is to brush a very thin layer of flavorless oil on the inside of each mold before pouring in the mixture. If the panna cotta absolutely won't come out, get a spoon and enjoy it straight from the dish...

Can you remelt panna cotta? ›

Give that a try, and if you still feel the texture can be improved upon, here's a trick I learned from a professional pastry chef: Just remelt your panna cotta in a saucepan on the stovetop.

How do you fix lumpy panna cotta? ›

Make sure the bloomed gelatine is completely dissolved into the cream mixture before cooling, or the panna cotta will be lumpy. If you are using sheet gelatine, soak it in cold water until soft, then remove and squeeze out the excess water.

Why is my pastry cream rubbery? ›

Don't panic when your cooled pastry cream will look rubbery – just give it a good whisk. As the pastry cream cools and sets, it can initially have a rubbery, gummy and slightly curdled appearance as you first start stirring it.

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