Panna Cotta Recipe
Creamy Italian dessert topped with a berry coulis.
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Ingredients
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Panna Cotta
Berry Coulis
Method
Panna Cotta Preparation
- 1
Bloom the Gelatin
In a small bowl, combine the gelatin powder and water. Stir lightly and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes gelatinous.
- 2
Heat the Cream Mixture
In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is hot but not boiling, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Add Vanilla and Gelatin
Once the cream mixture is hot, remove it from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
- 4
Pour into Molds
Pour the mixture evenly into individual ramekins or dessert cups. Allow to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- 5
Refrigerate
Cover the ramekins with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
Berry Coulis Preparation
- 6
Cook the Berries
In a small saucepan, combine the mixed berries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until the berries break down and release their juices.
- 7
Blend the Mixture
Using a blender or an immersion blender, puree the berry mixture until smooth. If desired, strain the coulis through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds.
- 8
Cool the Coulis
Let the berry coulis cool to room temperature before serving.
Serving
- 9
Serve the Panna Cotta
To serve, run a knife around the edge of each ramekin to loosen the panna cotta. Invert onto a plate and drizzle with berry coulis on top.
