Description
An elegant Italian dessert made with sweetened cream thickened with gelatin. Panna Cotta is smooth, delicate, and perfect for serving with fresh berries, fruit coulis, or a drizzle of caramel.
Ingredients
For the Panna Cotta:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (or 1 vanilla bean, split & scraped)
- 2 1/2 tsp unflavored gelatin (about 1 packet)
- 3 tbsp cold water
For Serving:
- Fresh berries or fruit coulis (for topping)
Instructions
- Bloom the gelatin: Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Heat cream mixture: In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, and sugar. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot but not boiling.
- Add gelatin: Remove from heat. Stir in bloomed gelatin until completely dissolved.
- Flavor: Stir in vanilla extract (or scraped vanilla bean seeds).
- Pour into molds: Divide mixture into 6 ramekins or serving glasses.
- Chill: Refrigerate at least 4 hours, or overnight, until set.
- Serve: Unmold (dip ramekin bottoms briefly in warm water) or serve directly in glasses. Top with berries, coulis, or caramel.
Notes
- Can be infused with flavors like coffee, citrus zest, or almond extract.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute full-fat coconut milk for cream and milk.
- Keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilled / No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
