Name: Yogurt Panna Cotta with Fresh Plums
Yield: Makes 10 servings
Ingredients: Canola oil; 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin; 2 1/4 cups plain whole-milk yogurt (preferably organic); 1 3/4 cups heavy whipping cream, divided; 3/4 cup sugar; 6 small ripe plums, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel; Test-kitchen tip: If possible, invert the panna cotta on a flat platter or large plate. A serving piece with sloping sides won't allow the dessert to lie flat and will make it more difficult to slice the panna cotta into wedges.

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Yogurt Panna Cotta with Fresh PlumsHans Gissinger

Making the panna cotta in a cake pan gives this classic dessert a new look. For best results, use an organic plain yogurt (which usually has a softer texture than nonorganic).

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