Name: Corn Panna Cotta with Dulce de Leche
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 7 hours 20 minutes (includes chilling time)
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup whole milk; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 ears of fresh corn, kernels cut off and reserved, cobs cut into 4 pieces each; 2 cups plus 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream; 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt; 3 tablespoons water; 2 1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin; 1/4 cup purchased dulce de leche or caramel sauce; 6 3/4-cup ramekins or custard cups

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Corn Panna Cotta with Dulce de LecheNigel Cox

Both corn kernels and corn cobs are used to flavor the cream mixture that forms the base of this surprising dessert. The sweetness of the corn is great with the caramely sauce.

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