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Italian Vanilla Panna Cotta

A classic, velvety, and luxurious Italian dessert served cold and topped with a luscious berry sauce, made completely without an oven.

25 min 4 servings 345 cal/serving Easy 7 views
Italian Vanilla Panna Cotta

Instructions

  1. Blooming the Gelatin
    Pour the cold water into a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin powder over it, then set aside for 5 minutes until it absorbs the water and swells. · 5 min
  2. Heating the Milk and Cream Mixture
    In a saucepan over low heat, combine the milk, cream, and sugar, stirring gently until the sugar has fully dissolved and the mixture is warm without letting it boil. · 6 min
  3. Dissolving the Gelatin
    Remove the saucepan from the heat, add the vanilla extract and bloomed gelatin, and whisk thoroughly until the gelatin is completely dissolved in the warm liquid. · 2 min
  4. Straining and Pouring
    Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps, then pour evenly into four serving glasses or dessert cups. · 2 min
  5. Chilling
    Refrigerate the cups for at least 4 hours until the mixture sets into a silky, delicate texture. · 4 h
  6. Preparing Berry Sauce and Serving
    Cook the berries with powdered sugar over low heat for 5 minutes until softened, allow to cool completely, then spoon over the chilled panna cotta cups before serving. · 5 min

Nutrition / serving

345
cal
4.2
protein g
22.5
carbs g
27
fat g

Chef's tips

Avoid boiling the cream entirely to prevent the fat from separating, and ensure you strain the mixture through a fine sieve before pouring to guarantee a silky, lump-free texture.