Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this classic Panna Cotta recipe, a delightful Italian dessert that is sure to impress your guests. With its velvety texture and subtle sweetness, topped with fresh berries or fruit sauce, this dessert is a perfect combination of elegance and simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Panna Cotta:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Topping:
- Fresh berries or fruit sauce
Instructions
- Bloom the Gelatin: In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over cold water and let sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
- Prepare the Panna Cotta Mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, and sugar. Heat over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat, stir in bloomed gelatin until dissolved. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Chill and Serve: Pour the mixture into ramekins, refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Top with fresh berries or fruit sauce before serving.
Notes
- Infuse cream with vanilla bean or citrus zest for added flavor.
- To unmold, briefly dip ramekins in warm water and invert onto plates.
- Coconut milk can be used as a dairy-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling, No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
