Name: Beet Panna Cotta and Meyer Lemon Mousse
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: ½ pound red beets, peeled, cut into ½” pieces; 2 cups heavy cream; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon unflavored powdered gelatin; 3 tablespoons honey; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon finely grated Meyer lemon zest; ½ cup fresh Meyer lemon juice; ½ cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces, divided; ½ cup sugar, divided; 4 large egg yolks; 1 large egg; ½ cup chilled heavy cream; Six 8-ounce glasses or ramekins

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The beet panna cotta at Austin's Odd Duck.Alex Lau

Beets for dessert—we were skeptical too, but their sugar content and gorgeous color make for a stunning dish.

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