Yogurt Panna Cotta with Cranberry Pear Sauce

Makes 8 servings

PANNA COTTA* INGREDIENTS

1 cup low-fat (1%) milk
¼ cup sugar
1 envelope plain powdered gelatin
2 tablespoons cold water
1 large container (16-18 ounces) fat-free Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 recipe cranberry pear sauce (see below)

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large saucepan, heat the milk with the sugar over
low heat, stirring, until the sugar has dissolved,
about 3 minutes. Remove fromt he heat.
2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the gelatin with the water and let stand for 2 minutes.
3. Whisk the gelatin into the warm milk and let cool.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt and vanilla extract. Whisk in the milk.
5. Pour 1/ 3 cup of the mixture into each of 8 serving glasses.
6. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours. Serve with the cranberry pear sauce.

SAUCE INGREDIENTS

1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
2 ripe pears, pealed, cored and diced
¼ cup sugar
1 cup water

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine all the ingredients in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer
for 20 minutes.
2. Transfer to a heat-proof bowl and cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.