Panna Cotta Recipe
Creamy dessert served with a berry compote.
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Ingredients
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Panna Cotta
Berry Compote
Method
Panna Cotta Preparation
- 1
Bloom the Gelatin
In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin powder over the cold water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it absorbs the water and becomes gel-like.
- 2
Heat the Cream Mixture
In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is hot but not boiling.
- 3
Add Gelatin
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin and vanilla extract until fully dissolved.
- 4
Pour Into Molds
Pour the mixture into individual serving molds or cups. Allow them to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- 5
Refrigerate
Once cooled, cover the molds with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
Berry Compote Preparation
- 6
Prepare the Berries
In a medium saucepan, add the mixed berries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice.
- 7
Cook the Compote
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the berries break down and the mixture thickens slightly, about 10-15 minutes.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Remove from heat and let cool. Serve the berry compote over the panna cotta just before serving.