Panna Cotta is a classic Italian dessert made of sweetened cream thickened with gelatin and molded. It is often served with berry coulis, caramel, or a variety of sauces.
Panna Cotta
Panna Cotta is a classic Italian dessert made of sweetened cream thickened with gelatin and molded. It is often served with berry coulis, caramel, or a variety of sauces.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with half-and-half for a lighter version
- 1 cup milk Whole milk works best
- 1/4 cup sugar Granulated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure vanilla extract for better flavor
- 1 packet gelatin Unflavored
- 3 tablespoons water Cold water to bloom the gelatin
Instructions
- In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes to bloom.
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, and sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is hot, but not boiling.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Pour the mixture into greased ramekins or molds and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- To serve, unmold the panna cotta onto serving plates and drizzle with your favorite sauce, berries, or caramel.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 4gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 155mgSugar: 19gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
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