Description
Indulge in the creamy and luxurious Italian dessert, Panna Cotta. This no-bake treat is a velvety custard-like creation that melts in your mouth. Topped with fresh berries or fruit sauce, it’s the perfect sweet ending to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Panna Cotta:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For topping:
- Optional fresh berries or fruit sauce
Instructions
- Bloom the Gelatin: In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water and let it bloom for 5–10 minutes.
- Heat the Cream Mixture: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream, milk, and sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot but not boiling.
- Add Gelatin and Flavor: Remove from heat, stir in bloomed gelatin until dissolved. Add vanilla extract and stir.
- Chill and Serve: Pour mixture into ramekins or glasses. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set. Serve chilled, topped with berries or fruit sauce.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut milk for cream and almond milk for whole milk.
- To unmold, briefly dip ramekins in warm water and invert onto a plate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
