Description
If you’re looking for a show-stopping, no-bake holiday dessert, this Eggnog Panna Cotta With Spiked Cranberry Sauce is it. Creamy, smooth, and infused with cozy holiday flavors, it combines rich eggnog panna cotta with a jewel-toned cranberry topping spiked with rum. The contrast of silky custard and tangy fruit makes each bite unforgettable. Perfect for easy dinner ideas, festive food ideas, or a unique dessert twist for your next gathering. This easy recipe is ideal for prepping ahead — whether you’re in need of a quick breakfast treat or a refined addition to your dinner table, it delivers seasonal flair with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups eggnog
1 cup heavy cream
1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water (for blooming gelatin)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1/3 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon water (for cranberry sauce)
2 teaspoons orange zest
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cranberry sauce)
1 1/2 tablespoons dark rum (optional)
Instructions
1. Sprinkle the gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water in a small bowl. Let it bloom for 5–10 minutes until fully absorbed.
2. In a saucepan, combine eggnog and heavy cream. Heat over medium until steaming but not boiling.
3. Stir in 1/4 cup sugar and vanilla extract. Mix until dissolved.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until completely dissolved.
5. Pour the mixture into serving glasses or ramekins. Let cool slightly, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
6. In another saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, 1 tbsp water, orange zest, and 1/4 cup sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes until cranberries burst.
7. Stir in rum, cook for 1 more minute, then remove from heat and cool completely.
8. Once panna cotta is set and sauce cooled, spoon cranberry sauce over each portion.
9. Garnish with orange zest curls or sugared cranberries if desired.
10. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
Always bloom gelatin fully for smooth, creamy panna cotta.
Let the cranberry sauce cool completely before topping to avoid melting the panna cotta.
For a clean presentation, add cranberry topping just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: easy dessert, panna cotta, eggnog recipe, cranberry dessert, holiday food ideas