Orange Panacotta with Fresh Papaya

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  • SERVINGS 4
  • SERVING SIZE 1/2 papaya
image descriptionIngredients
  • 1 cup lowfat milk
  • 1 1/2 tsp gelatin
  • 1 oz reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 2 Tbsp orange juice concentrate
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 each, papaya, large, halved and seeded
  • Mint leaves and seasonal fresh fruit garnish (optional)
image descriptionDirections
  1. Bloom gelatin in 1/4 cup milk for 5 minutes (soak gelatin in the milk).
  2. Bring remaining milk to a boil.
  3. Add dissolved gelatin to boiling milk, stirring.
  4. Turn off heat, stir in cream cheese till melted.
  5. Pour mixture into a mixing bowl.
  6. Whisk in honey, orange juice and vanilla.
  7. Pour 1/4 cup into each papaya. Refrigerate till set, about 2 hours.
  8. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest overnight.
  9. Top with mint leaves and diced fresh fruit if desired.

Notes
  • Tip: Before filling, make sure papaya halves sit level by slicing the bottom to create a flat surface if necessary.