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Panna Cotta

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This classic panna cotta is a smooth, creamy Italian dessert with a delicate wobble and a light vanilla flavor. It’s easy to prepare with basic ingredients and makes an elegant make-ahead dessert for any occasion.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chilling
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatine powder
  • 1/2 cup full-fat milk (for blooming gelatine)
  • 1 cup full-fat milk
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream or thickened cream
  • 1/4 cup caster sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch cooking salt
  • Neutral-flavored oil spray (for greasing molds)
  • Optional raspberry coulis:
  • 250 g fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar

Instructions

  1. Pour 1/2 cup milk into a small saucepan. Sprinkle gelatine over the surface, whisk gently, and let sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
  2. Heat gently over medium-low heat, stirring until gelatine dissolves completely. Do not boil.
  3. Add remaining milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Warm gently until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let sit 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in cold cream until well combined.
  5. Transfer mixture to a bowl or jug. Refrigerate uncovered for 1 hour, stirring at 30 and 45 minutes to prevent setting.
  6. Lightly grease six molds with oil and wipe out excess.
  7. Stir mixture again, then pour evenly into molds. Strain if necessary to remove lumps or skin.
  8. Chill for at least 6 hours or overnight until fully set.
  9. To serve, run a knife around the edges and invert onto plates. Shake gently to release. Serve plain or with raspberry coulis.
  10. For coulis: blend raspberries and sugar until smooth, then strain and drizzle over panna cotta.

Notes

  • Use real vanilla bean for more intense flavor and specks.
  • Swap part of the milk with coconut milk for variation.
  • Add citrus zest to infuse fresh aroma.
  • Serve in glasses for a simpler, no-unmold version.
  • Top with berries, coulis, chocolate shavings, or chopped nuts.

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