Orange-Bitter Panna Cotta with Citrus Zest

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A delicate dessert where Aperol's bright notes balance the cream's sweetness for a sophisticated finish. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers Heavy cream, Aperol, Granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bloom 1 tsp gelatin in 2 tbsp cold water for 5 minutes. Heat 1 cup heavy cream and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves and cream is hot but not boiling, stirring constantly.
  2. Step 2: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp Aperol, 1/2 tsp lemon zest, and 1/2 tsp orange zest. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove zest particles.
  3. Step 3: Gently fold the bloomed gelatin into the cream mixture until fully dissolved, then pour into 4 ramekins. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set, checking after 3 hours for firmness.

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