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Panna Cotta Is the Easiest & Most Impressive Dessert You Can Make

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Panna cotta is a silky, creamy Italian dessert made with milk, cream, sugar, and gelatin, creating a delicately set custard with a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture that feels elegant yet is incredibly easy to prepare.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray, for greasing ramekins
  • 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) whole milk
  • 3 teaspoons (9 g) unflavored powdered gelatin
  • 1/3 cup (67 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) heavy cream or light cream
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Lightly grease six 6-ounce ramekins with cooking spray and wipe away excess.
  2. Pour the whole milk into a 2-quart saucepan and sprinkle gelatin evenly over the surface. Let bloom for 5 minutes.
  3. Place over low heat and warm gently, stirring frequently, until the gelatin fully dissolves. Do not boil.
  4. Check that the mixture is smooth with no visible gelatin grains.
  5. Stir in the sugar and continue warming gently until dissolved, about 5 minutes total. Do not boil.
  6. Remove from heat and whisk in heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined.
  7. Divide evenly among prepared ramekins.
  8. Refrigerate 1–2 hours if serving in ramekins, or at least 4 hours (or overnight) if unmolding.
  9. To unmold, dip ramekins briefly in warm water, loosen edges with a thin knife, invert onto a plate, and gently release.

Notes

  • Do not allow the mixture to boil, as this can weaken the gelatin.
  • Chill at least 4 hours for best unmolding results.
  • Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Let sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes before serving for the best texture.
  • Freezing is not recommended as it alters texture.
  • For a vegetarian option, substitute agar-agar, adjusting quantities as needed.

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