Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Panna Cotta, an elegant Italian dessert that’s both simple and sophisticated. This creamy treat is perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to dinner parties. With its velvety texture and a fresh berry sauce, Panna Cotta balances flavors beautifully, ensuring a memorable end to your meal. The best part? It can be prepared ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy the moment with your guests. Customize this classic dessert with various toppings or flavors, and watch as it impresses everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2¼ teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small bowl; let sit for 5-10 minutes to soften.
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar. Heat over medium until hot but not boiling.
- Remove from heat; stir in softened gelatin, vanilla extract, and salt until dissolved.
- Divide mixture into ramekins; cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- For berry sauce, cook mixed berries with sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat until soft; cool.
- Serve chilled panna cotta drizzled with berry sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg