Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsPasta Garage Italian CafePanna Cotta Recipe

Panna Cotta Recipe

Time4h 20m
Serves4

Creamy vanilla custard topped with berry sauce.

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Ingredients

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Panna Cotta Base

Method

Panna Cotta Base

  1. 1

    Prepare the Gelatin

    In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin powder over the cold water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes gelatinous.

  2. 2

    Heat the Cream Mixture

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

  3. 3

    Add Vanilla and Gelatin

    Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Add the gelatin mixture to the hot cream mixture, stirring until the gelatin is completely dissolved.

  4. 4

    Pour into Molds

    Pour the mixture into individual serving glasses or molds. Allow them to cool to room temperature before refrigerating.

  5. 5

    Chill

    Cover the glasses with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.

Berry Sauce

  1. 6

    Prepare the Berries

    In a medium saucepan, combine the mixed berries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice.

  2. 7

    Cook the Sauce

    Cook over medium heat, stirring gently until the berries break down and the mixture thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.

  3. 8

    Cool and Strain (Optional)

    Remove from heat and let the sauce cool. If desired, strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove the seeds.

  4. 9

    Serve

    Once the panna cotta is set, top each serving with the berry sauce just before serving.

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