Panna Cotta
A silky smooth Italian custard dessert that melts in your mouth. Serve with your favorite toppings for the perfect finish!
PrepPrep Time
15 min
CookCook Time
10 min
DiffDifficulty
Easy
Equipment
- Small pot
- Mixing bowl for gelatin
- Small cups or molds
- Refrigerator
Ingredients
Substitutions
- Gelatin sheets Powdered gelatin (follow package instructions for equivalent)
- Heavy cream Full-fat coconut cream (for dairy-free)
- Sugar Honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
Instructions
Soak the gelatin
Place the gelatin in cold water and let it soak for about 5 minutes, until soft. If using powdered gelatin, follow the package instructions to bloom it in cold water!
Heat the cream
Pour the cream into a small pot, add the sugar, and heat on low heat while stirring. The cream should become warm and the sugar should fully dissolve, but do not let it boil!
Add the gelatin
Turn off the heat. Remove the softened gelatin from the water, squeeze out the excess liquid, and add it to the warm cream. Stir well until the gelatin is completely dissolved and no lumps remain.
Add vanilla
Add vanilla extract if using, and mix gently.
Pour into molds
Pour the mixture into small cups or molds. Let it cool slightly at room temperature, then transfer to the refrigerator.
Refrigerate
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the panna cotta is fully set and softly firm.
Serve
Serve cold with fruit, caramel, or your favorite topping!
Chef's Notes
The key is gentle heating - never boil the cream! The gelatin needs warm (not hot) cream to dissolve smoothly. Buon appetito! 🍮✨
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