Description
Panna Cotta is a silky-smooth, creamy Italian dessert that is easy to prepare yet elegant, perfect for impressing family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) unflavored gelatin
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- Fresh berries or fruit sauce for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar. Heat over medium until the sugar dissolves without boiling.
- Remove from heat and mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
- Add bloomed gelatin to the warm cream mixture, stirring until fully dissolved.
- Pour the mixture into molds or glasses, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
- To serve, run a knife around the mold edges to release the Panna Cotta and invert onto a plate, or serve directly in glasses. Top with fresh berries or fruit sauce.
Notes
Ensure the gelatin is properly bloomed and consider infusing flavors like lemon zest or coffee for a twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg