Description
Panna Cotta is a luxurious Italian dessert that effortlessly combines rich creaminess with delicate sweetness. This silky custard, infused with pure vanilla, melts in your mouth and offers endless possibilities for flavor variations. Perfect for special occasions or simply to treat yourself, it’s an impressive yet easy dish that will leave your guests asking for more. Serve it chilled and top it with fresh berries or a drizzle of chocolate sauce for the ultimate indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp gelatin powder
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Bloom the gelatin: In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it sit for about 5 minutes.
- Heat the cream mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until sugar is dissolved but do not boil.
- Add gelatin: Remove from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
- Pour into molds: Carefully pour the mixture into individual serving cups or molds.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- Serve: Run a knife around the edges if using molds and invert onto plates. Top with fresh berries or chocolate sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 110mg