Classic Panna Cotta
Silky-smooth Italian custard made with cream, sugar, and gelatin, served with fresh berry compote. This elegant no-bake dessert is perfect for dinner parties and requires minimal active cooking time.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pour water into a small bowl and sprinkle gelatin over it. Let sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
Step 2
Combine berries, 2 tbsp sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Gently heat over medium for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside to cool.
Step 3
Pour heavy cream and milk into a saucepan. Add 0.33 cup sugar and heat over medium, stirring occasionally, until steaming (do not boil).
Step 4
Remove from heat and stir in bloomed gelatin until completely dissolved. Add vanilla extract and stir well.
Step 5
Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pouring bowl to remove any lumps.
Step 6
Divide custard mixture evenly among 4 serving ramekins or glasses.
Step 7
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set and slightly jiggling when gently shaken.
Step 8
Top each panna cotta with cooled berry compote and serve chilled.
Tools you’ll need
- small mixing bowl
- saucepan
- fine-mesh sieve
- pouring bowl
- 4 ramekins or serving glasses
- whisk
- spoon
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