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Vanilla Panna Cotta With Berry Sauce

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Vanilla Panna Cotta With Berry Sauce is a silky, no-bake Italian dessert made with sweetened cream, gelatin, and vanilla. It’s topped with a vibrant berry sauce and is both elegant and easy—perfect for dinner parties or make-ahead treats.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chilling
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • For the Panna Cotta:
  • 100g whole milk
  • 500g heavy cream
  • 50g granulated sugar
  • 50g powdered sugar
  • 1 vanilla bean (split and scraped)
  • 4g powdered gelatin (or 4 gelatin sheets)
  • For the Berry Sauce:
  • 100g mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
  • 25g granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Lightly grease molds if unmolding later. Skip if serving in glasses.
  2. Hydrate gelatin: soak sheets in cold water for 5–10 minutes, or dissolve powdered gelatin in 2 tbsp warm water.
  3. In a saucepan, bring milk to a boil, then remove from heat. Whisk in gelatin until dissolved. Set aside.
  4. In another pot, combine cream, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, and vanilla bean seeds. Heat over medium until small bubbles appear, then remove from heat.
  5. Whisk the gelatin-milk mixture into the warm cream. Cover and let infuse at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  6. Pour into molds or glasses. Once slightly cooled, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
  7. For the berry sauce, combine berries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small pot. Cook for 2–3 minutes until berries break down. Blend and strain for a smooth sauce. Chill until ready to use.
  8. To serve, unmold panna cotta onto plates or serve in glasses. Spoon berry sauce on top and garnish with fresh berries if desired.

Notes

  • Refrigerate overnight for best texture and full setting.
  • To unmold easily, dip mold in hot water for a few seconds.
  • Use strained berry sauce for a refined finish or leave it rustic for texture.
  • Double the recipe for entertaining a crowd—just use a larger pot.
  • Great for make-ahead desserts, stays fresh for up to a week refrigerated.

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