Description
Indulge in a classic Italian Panna Cotta, a creamy dessert with a silky texture and rich vanilla flavor. Set with gelatin, it’s perfect for any occasion and can be elegantly garnished with fresh berries and vibrant fruit coulis.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin powder
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- Fresh berries (for garnish, optional)
- Mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
- Fruit coulis or sauce (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Pour cold water into a small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin powder over the water and let it sit for 5-10 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar. Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves (do not boil).
- Remove from heat and stir in pure vanilla extract.
- Microwave the bloomed gelatin for 10-15 seconds until melted. Stir well, then whisk into the warm cream mixture until fully combined.
- Lightly grease your serving dishes or molds with cooking spray or oil.
- Pour the panna cotta mixture into prepared molds, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Select berries (e.g., strawberries) for the coulis.
- Blend 1 cup of fresh strawberries, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and a squeeze of lemon juice until smooth.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve for a smoother texture, if desired.
- Refrigerate the coulis until ready to serve.
- Ensure the panna cotta is firm but jiggles slightly in the center.
- Run a knife around the edge, invert onto a plate, and gently shake to release. Dip in warm water if needed.
- Drizzle fruit coulis over the panna cotta, add fresh berries, and a sprig of mint.
- Enjoy this creamy dessert with friends and family!
Notes
- For a flavored panna cotta, consider infusing the cream with herbs or citrus zest before adding the gelatin.
- The fruit coulis can be made with any berries or fruits of your choice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes