Camp Cooler Panna Cotta with Lemon Curd and Blackberries in Jam Jars
These jam jars can be made at camp or brought in premade in the cooler; it will last 3-4 days. The lemon curd can be used on many things and will last a week in the cooler in a Tupperware. I used Oregon blackberries, but you can use any berry in its place, including blueberry, raspberry, and strawberry.
Any way you serve it, it will be a creamy and tangy crowd pleaser after a great day of exploring. If you’re looking for other cooler desserts for camp, check out our Red White and Blue Cheesecake. This decadent cake is the perfect long holiday weekend edition to your basecamp.
Panna Cotta
1 c whole milk
1 packet unflavored gelatin
2 c heavy whipping cream
1/2 c organic raw cane sugar, (Florida Crystals work perfect)
1 tsp quality vanilla extract
1 c sour cream, brought to room temperature
Put the milk in a saucepan and sprinkle the gelatin on top and let it sit for five minutes. Without boiling, heat over medium until the gelatin is dissolved.
Next, add in the cream, sugar and vanilla and continue to cook over a low heat without boiling until the sugar is dissolved and combined. Take it off the heat to cool for five minutes before whisking in the sour cream until it’s completely smooth.
Pour the mix into your containers (glass jars, small cups, etc.) and cool for 4-6 hours. I just let them set overnight and continue to cool them until serving. Serve with the lemon curd (recipe below) and toss on your fresh berries as well
Serves 6
Lemon Curd
1/2 c fresh lemon juice
Zest from 1 lemon
1/2 c organic raw cane sugar, (Florida Crystals work perfect)
4 egg yolks
6 tbsp unsalted butter, chopped
In a saucepan add your lemon, zest, sugar and yolks. Heat on low to medium heat and whisk slowly and constantly for about 8 minutes until the mixture bubbles up (don't boil) and is thickened up a bit. Take the mixture and move it to a bowl to cool either in your iced cooler or in fridge at home to pack into the cooler later. This curd will do great for a week in the fridge. Get creative in its use. Try it on pound cake, ice cream, yogurt and whatever else can use a lemony kick.
