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Beet Panna Cotta with Honey

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Beet Panna Cotta with Honey is a decadent pudding-like dessert with an absolutely gorgeous color. It comes together in about 15 minutes then it simply needs to chill for a few hours to set up. Making it a perfect make ahead dessert option.

jars of beet panna cotta on a baking tray with spoons

This post is brought to you in partnership with Aunt Nellie’s. Opinions are my own. 

Just beet it! You knew that was going to happen. C’mon. This week is Aunt Nellie’s Beet Week to celebrate the versatility of beets by creating new and innovative ways to enjoy beets all day long. Aunt Nellie’s beets are so incredibly versatile. They work in most recipes, or straight from the jar or single- serve cup (because tasty), which makes them a fit for most any meal category from breakfast to dessert.

Yes even dessert! Hence beet panna cotta with honey.
jars of beet panna cotta on baking tray with silver spoons
While I love roasted beets sometimes I just don’t have time to roast them. Aunt Nellie’s saves you time because all of the peeling, cooking, pickling is done for you, without sacrificing flavor. Did you know that Ruby-red beets are antioxidant-rich, and provide vitamins (like Vitamin A, C and Folate), minerals (like Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Potassium) and fiber to the diet? They sure are.

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Want to try them yourself? Aunt Nellies beets can be found in supermarkets across America.  Look for them in the jarred and canned vegetable aisle.

jars of beet panna cotta on baking tray with silver spoons
Panna cotta is my go to dessert. It’s simple. It takes less than 15 minutes to make and the rest is chill time in the refrigerator. It can also accommodate ALL kinds of different flavors. Like beets!

I simply drained and pureed my Aunt Nellie’s beets and added it to my panna cotta base. It’s that simple. It pairs beautifully with the honey and optional walnuts. It’s the perfect unexpected dessert.

jars of beet panna cotta with honey dripping into jar off of spoon

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Beet Panna Cotta with Honey

jars of beet panna cotta on a baking tray with spoons

Beet Panna Cotta with Honey

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces Aunt Nellie's sliced beets - drained and pureed
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 vanilla bean - slit down middle
  • 1 packet gelatin
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • honey to drizzle
  • walnuts to garnish - optional

Instructions

  1. Into a heavy bottom saucepan heat: cream, sugar, beet puree over medium heat. Whisk until combined.
  2. Add vanilla bean, continue cooking until warmed through and bubble appear on sides. Do not scorch cream.
  3. Remove from heat. Discard vanilla bean.
  4. WHILE cream is cooking, into a small ramekin add water.
  5. Sprinkle gelatin on top and allow to bloom.Whisk bloomed gelatin into cream mixture until dissolved.
  6. Equally divide mixture between jars. Allow to come to room temperature and then transfer to refrigerator to chill until set. 2-4 hours.
  7. Garnish with a generous drizzle of honey and walnuts if desired. 

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Comments

  1. Jessica W says

    If I’m being “healthy”, in a smoothie, otherwise, as the natural red color in a red velvet cake.

  2. Lisa Brown says

    I like to eat pickled beets right out of the jar or as a side to whet I am eating.

  15. Natalie J Vandenberghe says

    I love panna cotta and it never occurred to me to use beets in it–I’m sure that would be my favorite way to consume beets. Such a pretty color!

  16. Alessandra says

    The only time I had beets was at a burger place where instead of regular fries they serve beet chips and they were delicious!

  17. Debbie Welchert says

    My favorite way to eat beets is pickled. I could eat a whole jar of them by myself.

  27. Starla says

    This not only looks beautiful, but sounds delicious too. I love to add beets to my fresh juices and I also love them in salads, pasta, and roasted!

  28. Vicki in Birmingham says

    I like them cold, straight out of the jar! They remind me of the ones my cousin used to can…DELICIOUS

  35. Sabrina says

    What a great product for making this recipe so much easier! Such a wonderful kitchen hack!

  43. Brenda Haines says

    On salads and I like to deep fry the small ones and eat them with dips.

  54. Lindsay A. says

    Oh wow, this is such a creative use of beets – the gradient color effect is just gorgeous!! So far I haven’t been able to try beets in any particularly creative way, so mainly it’s roasted in a mixed salad with goat cheese or something similar. 🙂

  55. Rosie says

    So far, my fav way is pickled, in a sandwich or salad. I’ve tried baking them, and they are OK, but a little earthy tasting.

  63. Tina W says

    I don’t think I’ve tried a beet dish I did not enjoy, but my favorite is beets and feta cheese in a grain salad.

  64. Kimmy Ripley says

    I am a big big big fan of beets! My favorite way to have them is pickled and topping a big salad.

  66. shannon fowler says

    I actually have never tried using beets before. My aunt keeps telling me I need to try. She uses them to sweeten things. It sounds like a great way to make things a little healthier.

  72. Gail says

    Love roasted beets – saw Martha Stewart once put in foil with ice cubes and throw on the grill – Do that all the time – then toss with whatever your heart desires – Love Beets

  73. BIRDIE SKOLFIELD says

    I love a cold Beet soup with sour cream that my fave way to eat beets

  75. Noelle Carroll says

    My personal favorite way is pickling them and eating them or putting them on salad

  79. Marilyn Nawara says

    I like beets in my salads — that’s the only way I’ve ever tired eating them.

  80. Jacque Hastert says

    Simply amazing! I will have to whip this up soon. Love the color 🙂

  86. Barbara Montag says

    I am fussy about my beets – my favorite is when they are pickled.
    thank you

  87. Kayte CookWatts says

    I love beets any way I can get them- they are amazing in potato salad.

  104. Ae Minx says

    I’ve never tried beets.. but I’m trying to eat healthy, so I guess I’ll have to try them soon

  106. Snegolenka says

    We are what we eat! Thanks to your recipes, I began to look better, lost weight, and feel great! Thanks for the new recipe for the panna cotta, I think that it will please all my friends. I plan to cook this dessert for my birthday party.

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