Panna Cotta Recipe
Creamy custard 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 unflavored gelatin over the water and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it blooms.
- 2
Heat Cream and Milk
In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
- 3
Add Vanilla and Gelatin
Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and the bloomed gelatin until completely dissolved.
- 4
Pour into Molds
Pour the mixture into individual serving cups or molds. Let them cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
Berry Sauce
- 5
Prepare the Berries
In a saucepan, combine the mixed berries and granulated sugar. Cook over medium heat until the berries start to break down and release their juices, about 5-7 minutes.
- 6
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in the lemon juice and continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 7
Cool the Sauce
Remove from heat and let the berry sauce cool to room temperature. You can also strain it if you prefer a smoother sauce.