Panna Cotta Recipe
Creamy vanilla dessert served with a 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 6 tablespoons of water. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it blooms.
- 2
Combine Cream and Sugar
In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
- 3
Add Gelatin and Vanilla
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the bloomed gelatin and vanilla extract, stirring until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
- 4
Pour into Molds
Pour the mixture into individual serving cups or molds. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
Berry Sauce
- 5
Prepare the Berries
In a saucepan, combine the mixed berries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Stir gently to combine.
- 6
Cook the Sauce
Cook over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries have softened and released their juices. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 7
Blend (Optional)
For a smoother sauce, you can blend the mixture using an immersion blender or a regular blender until smooth. Strain if necessary to remove seeds.
- 8
Serve
Once the panna cotta is set, remove from the refrigerator, top with the berry sauce, and serve chilled.
