Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCarmelina'sPanna Cotta Recipe

Panna Cotta Recipe

Inspired by Carmelina's
Time30m
Serves4

Creamy dessert topped with berry sauce.

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Ingredients

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Panna Cotta Base

Method

Panna Cotta Base Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Gelatin

    In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin powder over cold water and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes to bloom.

  2. 2

    Heat the Cream Mixture

    In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is warm but not boiling.

  3. 3

    Add Gelatin

    Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the bloomed gelatin and vanilla extract until completely dissolved.

  4. 4

    Chill the Mixture

    Pour the mixture into individual serving glasses or ramekins. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.

Berry Sauce Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare the Berries

    In a small saucepan, combine the mixed berries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, stirring gently until the berries are soft and the sugar is dissolved.

  2. 6

    Blend the Sauce

    Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly. Use an immersion blender or a regular blender to blend the sauce until smooth, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds, if desired.

  3. 7

    Chill the Sauce

    Refrigerate the berry sauce until ready to serve.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve the Panna Cotta

    Once the panna cotta is set, remove from the refrigerator. Top each panna cotta with a generous spoonful of berry sauce before serving.

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