Buttermilk Panna Cotta With Rhubarb Cherry Compote

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   Pour 1 cup buttermilk into top half of a double boiler; sprinkle gelatin over top.

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   Let stand until softened, about 5 minutes.

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   Place six 4-ounce ramekins, small bowls, or custard cups on a baking sheet.

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   Combine cream and 1/2 cup sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.

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   Add cream mixture to gelatin mixture.

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   Place over a pan of simmering water.

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   Whisk until gelatin has dissolved, about 5 minutes.

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   Stir in remaining buttermilk.

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   Pass mixture through a cheesecloth lined sieve.

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    Divide among ramekins; cover with plastic wrap and chill until set, about 4 hours.

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    For compote, put rhubarb, cherries, ginger, honey and balsamic vinegar in a bowl and let sit for several hours (at least two).

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    Taste for sweetness, if still too tart add more honey to your taste.

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    Put this mixture into a saucepan, bring to a boil, then take off heat and bring back to room temperature.

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    (you may serve it warm or cold if you wish).

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    To serve, unmold panna cotta by dipping ramekins briefly into a hot-water bath and run the tip of a knife around the edges.

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    Invert onto serving plates and spoon compote over top.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.