Italian Panacotta Recipe
vanilla cream custard topped with seasonal berries
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Ingredients
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Panna Cotta Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Gelatin
In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin powder over the water and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes soft and spongy.
- 2
Heat the Cream Mixture
In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture is hot but not boiling.
- 3
Incorporate Gelatin
Remove the saucepan from heat. Add the softened gelatin to the warm cream mixture and stir until completely dissolved. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 4
Pour into Molds
Pour the mixture evenly into individual serving glasses or molds. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
- 5
Serve with Berries
Once the panna cotta is set, top each serving with seasonal berries before serving.