Panna Cotta Recipe
Creamy vanilla panna cotta topped with 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, combine the gelatin powder and water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to bloom.
- 2
Heat the Cream Mixture
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
- 3
Add Gelatin and Vanilla
Remove the saucepan from heat. Add the bloomed gelatin and vanilla extract to the cream mixture. Stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
- 4
Pour into Molds
Pour the mixture into individual serving cups or molds. Allow them to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
Berry Compote Preparation
- 5
Cook the Berries
In a small saucepan, combine the mixed berries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, until the berries break down and the mixture thickens slightly.
- 6
Cool the Compote
Remove from heat and let the berry compote cool to room temperature. Once cooled, you can refrigerate it until ready to use.
Serving
- 7
Serve the Panna Cotta
Once the panna cotta is set, unmold it onto a serving plate and top with a generous spoonful of the berry compote before serving.