Vanilla Panna Cotta Recipe
A Silky Smooth Dessert from the Piedmont Region Topped With A Cherry Amaretto Sauce
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Ingredients
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Panna Cotta
Cherry Amaretto Sauce
Method
Panna Cotta
- 1
Prepare the Gelatin
In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it blooms.
- 2
Combine Cream and Milk
In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise, scrape the seeds into the mixture, and add the bean pod as well.
- 3
- 4
Add Gelatin
Remove the vanilla bean pod and stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
- 5
Chill the Mixture
Pour the mixture into individual serving glasses or molds. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
Cherry Amaretto Sauce
- 6
Cook the Cherries
In a small saucepan, combine the pitted cherries, granulated sugar, amaretto liqueur, and lemon juice.
- 7
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook for about 10 minutes until the cherries soften and the sauce thickens slightly.
- 8
Cool the Sauce
Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.