Panna Cotta Recipe
Creamy dessert topped with berry sauce.
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Ingredients
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Panna Cotta Base
Berry Sauce
Method
Panna Cotta Base
- 1
Prepare Gelatin
In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin powder over the cold water and let it sit for about 5 minutes to bloom.
- 2
Heat Cream Mixture
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir gently until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is warm, but not boiling (about 5 minutes).
- 3
Incorporate Gelatin
Remove the saucepan from heat. Add the bloomed gelatin to the warm cream mixture and stir until completely dissolved.
- 4
Chill the Mixture
Pour the mixture into individual serving cups or ramekins. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
Berry Sauce
- 5
Cook the Berries
In a small saucepan, combine the mixed berries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the berries break down and the mixture thickens slightly (about 10 minutes).
- 6
Strain (Optional)
If you prefer a smoother sauce, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the seeds. Let it cool to room temperature.
- 7
Serve
Once the panna cotta has set, top each serving with the berry sauce just before serving.