Pumpkin Spice Panna Cotta

This pumpkin spice panna cotta recipe is extra creamy with a pudding like consistency. The best panna cotta recipes are topped with a homemade caramel sauce which I included in this recipe as well. Make this fancy pumpkin dessert for special occasions in the fall like baby showers, weddings and so much more. It makes a great presentation and can be made ahead. I also recommend trying a couple of other fall desserts like this Edible Pumpkin Cookie Dough and this extra creamy Crockpot Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate.

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Ingredients

• Heavy Cream, Milk, Sugar and Gelatin Powder – These ingredients will be the base of your panna cotta recipe. The gelatin gives it that pudding consistency.
• Pumpkin Puree, Cinnamon and Pumpkin Spice – Mix in the pumpkin puree and spices to add that bold pumpkin spice flavor to the panna cotta.
• Sugar, Water, Heavy Cream, Butter, Vanilla Extract and Salt – These ingredients make the homemade caramel sauce. They key is to make sure you do not burn the sugar.

How To Make Pumpkin Spice Panna Cotta

1. Combine the gelatin and hot water inside of a cup and set aside to dissolve for a few minutes or as instructed on the package.
2. Heat a pot over medium heat and immediately add in the heavy cream, milk, sugar, pumpkin puree, cinnamon and pumpkin spice. Whisk the ingredients until combined.
3. Bring everything to a boil and immediately turn off the stove.
4. Add in the activated gelatin and stir to combine.
5. Allow the mixture to cool completely before transferring to ramekins, glasses or silicone muffin molds.
6. Spray the ramekins, glasses or silicone molds with non stick cooking spray or coat with butter. Skip this step if you don’t plan to un-mold the panna cotta.
7. Pour the completely cooled panna cotta mixture into your mold of choice and cool in the refrigerator for 4 hours or over night.
8. Top with homemade caramel sauce before serving.

How To Make Homemade Caramel Sauce

1. Add water and sugar to a heavy bottom pot on the stove and stir.
2. Turn the stove on to medium heat once the water and sugar have fully combined.
3. Wait for the sugar mixture to caramelize without stirring for approximately 10-15 minutes. Timing will vary depending on the size of your pot.
4. Use a wet brush to gently toss the sugar back into the rest of the caramel if the sides begin to crystalize.
5. Once the caramel has achieved an amber color, remove from the heat.
6. Immediately add the room temperature heavy cream and whisk to combine.
7. Add the butter and place the pot over the stove on medium heat once again.
8. Simmer until the caramel begins to bubble, about 1-2 minutes.
9. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and just a pinch of salt.
10. Cool completely before serving over the pumpkin panna cotta.

Recipe Notes

• It’s important to watch the caramel sauce as it cooks the entire time to prevent burning.
• Make the caramel ahead and chill in an air tight container until ready to serve.
• Set the ingredients aside prior to making the recipe as it moves quickly.