Panna Cotta Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or seeds from 1 vanilla bean
- 1 packet (about 1 tsp) unflavored gelatin
- 3 tbsp cold water
- Fresh berries or berry coulis, for topping
Instructions:
Prepare the Gelatin: In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over cold water and let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
Heat the Cream: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is warm, but not boiling.
Add the Gelatin: Remove the cream mixture from heat and add the bloomed gelatin, stirring until completely dissolved.
Pour and Chill: Pour the mixture into individual serving cups or ramekins. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
Serve: To serve, top with fresh berries, a berry coulis, or caramel sauce. Optionally, you can unmold the panna cotta by dipping the ramekins in warm water for a few seconds and inverting onto a plate.
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Panna Cotta is a classic Italian dessert that’s celebrated for its smooth, creamy texture and subtle vanilla flavor. This panna cotta recipe is simple to make, requiring just a few ingredients like heavy cream, sugar, and gelatin, which are combined and chilled to create a soft, custard-like consistency. Often topped with fresh berries, a berry coulis, or caramel, panna cotta is both light and luxurious, making it the perfect end to any meal. Its simplicity and elegance make it ideal for dinner parties or any time you want to enjoy a refined, easy-to-make dessert.