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Vanilla Panna Cotta

Silky Italian custard dessert set with gelatin and cream. Elegant, no-bake, and ready in under 15 minutes of hands-on time plus 4 hours chilling.

Total time
245 min
Servings
4
Calories
342
Protein
4g
Vanilla Panna Cotta
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pour milk into a small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over top and let sit 5 minutes to bloom.

  2. Step 2

    Combine cream and sugar in a saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring, until steam rises and sugar dissolves, ~4 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Remove from heat. Add bloomed gelatin and vanilla extract; stir until gelatin dissolves completely, ~2 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl or pitcher to remove any lumps.

  5. Step 5

    Pour into four 6-oz ramekins or wine glasses, dividing evenly. Chill uncovered for at least 4 hours until set.

  6. Step 6

    Serve cold, optionally topped with fresh berries or a drizzle of berry coulis.

Tools you’ll need

  • small bowl
  • fine-mesh sieve
  • saucepan
  • wooden spoon or whisk
  • four 6-oz ramekins or wine glasses

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