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Recipe: Truffle–Ricotta Panna Cotta with Lamb's Lettuce

Anna Mowry

Recipe for ricotta panna cotta, courtesy of the James Beard Foundation

Recipe for ricotta panna cotta, courtesy of the James Beard Foundation

Anna Mowry

Mon, May 16, 2016

We see a lot of chefs making panna cotta at the …

We see a lot of chefs making panna cotta at the James Beard House. It's easy to see why: since the dish requires several hours of chilling in order for the gelatin to set, it's an obvious make-ahead dessert for a large crowd. At Sean Woods's recent Beard House event, he brought panna cotta over to the savory side, combining the requisite cream with a premium ricotta and some truffle oil. To offset the richness, Woods garnishes the starter with crisp lamb's lettuce and matchsticks of quick-pickled radishes.

Get the recipe here.