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Panna Cotta

Delightfully Creamy Panna Cotta You’ll Love to Make

This Panna Cotta is a creamy, elegant dessert, perfect for impressing guests with its versatility and delicious flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Small bowl
  • fine mesh sieve
  • ramekins or serving glasses

Ingredients
  

For the Cream Base

  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar

For the Gelatin

  • 2.5 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

For Flavoring

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean seeds

Instructions
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Panna Cotta

  • Bloom the Gelatin: Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let sit for 5 minutes until bloomed.
  • Heat the Cream Mixture: Combine heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar in a saucepan; heat gently while stirring until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.
  • Incorporate the Gelatin: Remove from heat and mix in bloomed gelatin, stir until dissolved.
  • Flavor with Vanilla: Stir in vanilla extract and combine well.
  • Portion the Mixture: Divide mixture among ramekins, straining through a sieve if necessary.
  • Chill Until Set: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until firm.
  • Unmold or Serve: Dip ramekins in warm water to loosen, serve on plates or in glasses.
  • Add Toppings: Top with fresh berries or caramel sauce before serving.

Notes

Allow enough chilling time for the best texture. Serve chilled with your choice of toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword Creamy, dessert, easy recipe, gelatin, Panna Cotta, vanilla
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