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How to make panna cotta
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How to make panna cotta

This panna cotta recipe uses gelatin dissolved in milk combined with hot cream, sugar, and vanilla to produce a smooth, creamy dessert. After chilling for several hours, the custard sets with a delicate, soft texture. It can be served directly in glasses or unmolded and garnished with fruit or sauces.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12 servings (8-12 depending on size)
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: European, Italian, International

Ingredients

  • 0.5 oz gelatin 2 envelopes of 7 grams each, or 0.25 oz per envelope, unflavored
  • 2 cups milk (0.5 + 1.5 cups)
  • 4 cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or the seeds from one vanilla bean
To serve:
  • fresh berries , or your choice of fresh fruit
  • strawberry sauce homemade
  • dulce de leche
  • chocolate sauce

Instructions

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  1. Put ½ cup of milk (25% milk volume)  in a small bowl and pour the gelatin over it to let it soften.
  2. In a medium sized pot, heat the cream and the rest of milk (75% volume) with the sugar until the mix starts to boil.
  3. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla.
  4. Gently stir in the softened gelatin mix and stir well.
  5. To make the panna cotta extra smooth you can pour the cream mix through a mesh strainer, this well help remove any clumps.
  6. Pour the panna cotta mix into serving glasses or molds according to your preference.
  7. Let the mix cool down and then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving, overnight is ideal.
  8. Serve directly in the glasses or remove from molds. Garnish with your choice of fresh fruit, fruit sauce, dulce de leche or caramel, chocolate or just serve alone.