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Posted by Sommer Collier on Aug 16, 2012 (last updated Jun 20, 2019)

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Today I’ve got a dreamy creamy Panna Cottato tempt your taste buds. This Blackberry Maple Yogurt Panna CottaRecipe is served with a tart blackberry maple gel on the bottom (or top!)

I could eat yogurt every day, and usually do.

It’s one of the few convenience foods you can feel good about consuming. Loaded with calcium, protein and probiotics, I never hesitate to grab a yogurt cup first thing in the morning, or to pack them in my kid’s lunch boxes.

Recently I discovered a new yogurt I’m CRAZY about, Brown Cow Cream Top Greek Yogurt.

Have you heard of it?

Imagine rich tart Greek yogurt with an indulgent layer of cream on top, that you scoop through to get to the yogurt. Doesn’t that sound good?

The cream top reminds me of farm-fresh dairy with the thick layer of cream floating above the milk.

So I decided to use it to make a smooth heavenly Yogurt Panna Cotta Recipe with fresh Blackberry Maple Gel.

I’ve used Brown Cow’s Maple Cream Top Greek Yogurt in this luscious Yogurt Panna Cotta Recipe. The maple yogurt has a delicate flavor that perfectly complements the blackberry maple preserves, acting as a platform for the tender mounds of panna cotta.

Plus, this Yogurt Panna Cotta Recipeis ridiculously simple to make.

If you can use a blender and wait patiently for it to chill in the fridge, you are pretty much a yogurt panna cotta pro. *wink*

You can serve this yogurt panna cotta recipe straight out of the ramekins or mugs, with the blackberry gel on top, or gently release the yogurt panna cotta from the molds for silky domes of yogurt bliss with the blackberries on the bottom.

Either way, it’s divine!

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Yogurt Panna Cotta Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Chilling Time: 4 hours hours

Total Time: 4 hours hours 25 minutes minutes

Maple Yogurt Panna Cotta with Blackberry Gel.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric

1 cup half & half
1 packet unflavored gelatin divided
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 Brown Cow Maple Cream Top Greek Yogurt cups 6 ounces each
1 1/3 cup blackberries fresh or frozen
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon orange zest

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon gelatin granules into 1/4 cup half & half. Allow the gelatin mixture to sit for at least 5 minutes.In a separate medium bowl, mix the yogurt and sugar together.
Heat the remaining half and half until scolding hot, then pour into the gelatin mixture and beat with an immersion blender. *This could be done in a regular blender, but make sure to open the vent on top and cover with a clean towel.)
Pour the half and half into the yogurt mix and blend again until smooth. Pour the liquid yogurt panna cotta into four 6-ounce ramekins or short wide mugs.Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours.
Once the panna cotta sets, combine the blackberries, water, 3/4 teaspoon gelatin, maple syrup, pinch of salt and orange zest in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower the temperature, and simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken.Allow the blackberry gel to cool for 10 minutes. Then spoons evenly over the tops of the yogurt panna cotta cups.Return to the fridge and chill another two hours minimum.
Serve as is, or remove from molds.To remove the panna cotta from the molds: Run a sharp knife around the rim of each cup. Fill a small bowl with hot water. Then hold each cup in the water for approximately 30 seconds. Place a dessert plate over the top and flip. You may have to wait a few moments for the panna cotta to release, plopping gently on the plate. Repeat with the rest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 244kcal, Carbohydrates: 33g, Protein: 13g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 27mg, Sodium: 71mg, Potassium: 310mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 27g, Vitamin A: 315IU, Vitamin C: 11mg, Calcium: 187mg, Iron: 0.4mg

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, Italian

Author: Sommer Collier

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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Brown Cow Yogurt. All yogurt-swooning opinions are my own.

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Chelsea Lane — June 21, 2019 @ 6:45 pm Reply
Loved it
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Sonja Bultynck — November 23, 2012 @ 12:15 pm Reply
So excited! We tried this yesterday as a special light dessert for our family Thanksgiving dinner. It was a huge success. My kids–both college students–looked at it with suspicion, but when I explained it was simply a light, fresh vanilla pudding w/blackberries they gave in. I’m lucky I got a taste of my own! I should have made a triple recipe. It the first time I had ever had panna cotta and I was so pleased. Thanks for sharing your beautiful insights and photos.
~Sonja
P.S. We went with vanilla vs. maple since we were novices, but we’ll get more creative next time ;-)
P.P.S. Awesome blog, already subscribed and have bookmarked several recipes for my next month’s menu planning/shopping. This is going to be fun!
Russell at Chasing Delicious — August 27, 2012 @ 10:28 am Reply
What a lovely panna cotta! Yum!
Lisa | With Style and Grace — August 22, 2012 @ 9:50 pm Reply
hate to admit, but I’ve never had [& obviously haven’t made] panna cotta before, but you’ve made it seem to easy, I might just have to give it a try!
Shawn @ I Wash...You Dry — August 21, 2012 @ 9:51 pm Reply
Well, I love yogurt cause it’s a creamy treat that is good for me! I would love to try this brand out!
Jen @ Jen's Favorite Cookies — August 21, 2012 @ 9:22 am Reply
Cream on top of yogurt? Why yes, that does sound good. I’ll take any excuse to eat blackberries, too! This looks wonderful!
Cristina — August 20, 2012 @ 8:16 pm Reply
I will have to make an exception to my habit of using fresh yogurt and must absolutely try this Panna Cotta. It looks di-vi-ne. Can’t wait to try it. Come next spring I have another reason to can fresh blackberries!
Cristina — August 20, 2012 @ 8:14 pm Reply
Because yogurt is so light and so healthy, I try to use it in its natural state (not cook it, or only just slightly heat it through) so as to not kill the lactobacillus and other friendly friends.
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles — August 20, 2012 @ 7:53 pm Reply
What a GORGEOUS panna cotta – love the blackberry contrast, so pretty! Honestly, I haven’t been a yogurt fan until the more recent Greek yogurt popularity. Now it eat it almost every morning with homemade granola and some fresh fruit or a little swirl of fresh jam, YUM!
Cristina — August 20, 2012 @ 7:51 pm Reply
I use yogurt as a base for salad dressing: healthy, tasty and versatile. You can add any flavors for a different dressing every day of the week. Add blue cheese; or add basil and you make a “false” pesto dressing; add tahini and a dash of olive oil…you get the idea!
Thank you Brown Cow.
Cristina — August 20, 2012 @ 7:48 pm Reply
What I love about yogurt is its versatility: sweet, savory, and plain by itself — and appropriate for any meal. I love it, and I do enjoy Brown Cow yogurt.

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Cristina — August 20, 2012 @ 7:46 pm Reply
I looovee Brown Cow yogurt, but have not tried the Greek version yet- looking forward to it!
Cristina — August 20, 2012 @ 7:45 pm Reply
I use yogurt as my basic breakfast meal. I add different (red) fruits, and there is a great start to the day. :)
najwa kronfel — August 19, 2012 @ 7:38 pm Reply
Beautiful panna cotta!
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Jeffrey — August 19, 2012 @ 2:19 pm Reply
I like greek yogurt because it tastes great, it’s full of protein and it’s a good substitute in many recipes, making the final product healthier.
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Kristen — August 19, 2012 @ 12:27 pm Reply
I love yogurt because of all the protein and it’s super easy for a quick snack or lunch!
Cécy — August 19, 2012 @ 9:30 am Reply
I love yogurt as an easy snack and a good addition to my breakfast. I’m a big fan of the creamy greek ayogurt.
Side note on the pana cota: have you ever tried it with something else than gelatin? Like agar agar maybe? My husband is vegetarian so gelatin is not an option.
Micky — August 19, 2012 @ 6:34 am Reply
What a gorgeous display of pictures to tempt the taste buds. Who knew eating healthy could look so good.
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Kimberly B. — August 18, 2012 @ 7:49 pm Reply
I love yogurt because it is delicious and creamy.
Missmarg — August 18, 2012 @ 6:18 pm Reply
I love yogurt because it’s so convenient and healthy. Plus, it’s one thing my 3 year old can’t get enough of!
Nutmeg Nanny — August 18, 2012 @ 5:40 pm Reply
What an amazing looking dessert! The flavors are delicious and that yogurt looks dreamy! My favorite thing about yogurt that it’s creamy, delicious and good for you!
Sarah L — August 18, 2012 @ 5:00 pm Reply
Yum! I love yogurt because it’s a versatile snack that leaves me feeling good!
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I love yogurt! It’s the perfect food to pair with fruit, and they taste so yummy together. I also love adding it to smoothies. I have a sensitive stomach and yogurt definately helps.
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Joy — August 18, 2012 @ 10:13 am Reply
I love yogurt because it’s a quick, healthy comfort food for this busy mom of four!
Sue — August 18, 2012 @ 10:02 am Reply
Yummy goodness packed with protein. I eat it every day for breakfast!
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Julia {The Roasted Root} — August 18, 2012 @ 8:06 am Reply
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I have never made a panna cotta but you have now inspired me to try it. This looks amazing! I also LOVE Brown Cow yogurt :)
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Paula - bell'alimento — August 17, 2012 @ 6:24 pm Reply
Love the blackberries and you can’t ever go wrong with panna cotta xoxo
Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. — August 17, 2012 @ 6:15 pm Reply
so pretty! love this one Sommer
Sondra — August 17, 2012 @ 5:52 pm Reply
I’ve realized very recently how great yogurt is. It satisfies the creamy sweet tooth without sacrificing nutrition–a winning combination.
Chris — August 17, 2012 @ 5:30 pm Reply
I love the stuff because it’s healthy and tasty. I started having more of it when I began cooking Indian food, and haven’t slowed down since.
Nancy Long — August 17, 2012 @ 4:10 pm Reply
love yogurt and use it quite often to replace sour cream in recipes – can’t wait to try this recipe, love panna cotta – usually make it in my silicone muffin pan
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I am a yogurt fanatic! Matter in fact I’m eating some right now! I love frozen, I love it fresh, I love it plain, I love it with PB, I love it with fruit, I love in baked goods, oh I could go on and on, but I think you get the point.
I never heard of brown cow yogurt, it sounds wonderful, especially maple flavor.
Debbie — August 17, 2012 @ 3:32 pm Reply
I’m a big Panna Cotta fan. This looks delicious. I haven’t heard of this yogurt…looks like I need to make a trip to my Whole Foods tomorrow.
Angie — August 17, 2012 @ 2:50 pm Reply
I still haven’t tried to make Panna Cotta. I must try your recipe!
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I was just looking at that yogurt in the store the other day and saying I needed to try it!
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For one, it’s just plain good for you. Another, I love the creamy taste and like it with cut up fruit on top. Your recipe looks wonderful. Thank you for letting us know that Whole Foods is giving out samples and coupons.
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I eat Greek yogurt almost every morning… I once used it for some creme brulee, which came out wonderfully, so I can imagine that this panna cotta was absolutely splendid!
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Jeanette — August 17, 2012 @ 8:39 am Reply
Sommer – stunning photos – I love that blackberry gel!
MIss @ Miss in the Kitchen — August 17, 2012 @ 8:12 am Reply
That is gorgeous! I have never tried panna cotta, I need to fix that.
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I’ve been on such a blackberry kick lately, and this looks fantastic Sommer!
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I love what a great mix-in yogurt is! Fruit, granola, honey, nuts, etc. etc. etc.!
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most definitely the prettiest thing i’ve seen this morning…yum!
Belinda @zomppa — August 17, 2012 @ 4:42 am Reply
A perfect dessert! Yogurt is so versatile, I get why you eat it every day!
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What a great product. I can’t wait to try it. I love yogurt because it’s a healthy and tasty snack that I can enjoy any time. I can’t wait to try out your panna cottta recipe too, looks divine.
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Katarina — August 16, 2012 @ 11:18 pm Reply
It’s so beautiful!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) — August 16, 2012 @ 11:06 pm Reply
Gorgeous panna cotta, I love the blackberries!
Shaina — August 16, 2012 @ 10:53 pm Reply
Oooh, I love panna cotta. Gorgeous, summer! The gel on top…err, bottom, is just perfection, and the yogurt sounds heavenly.
Joy — August 16, 2012 @ 10:51 pm Reply
The panna cotta looks wonderful.