Description
Silky smooth classic vanilla panna cotta celebrates Italian dessert elegance with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor. Delicate cream custard melts on your palate, offering pure culinary bliss in each luxurious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy and Cream:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Gelatin and Flavoring:
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 packet (2.5 g) unflavored gelatin
Garnish and Optional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup fresh berries
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 mint leaf (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a smooth surface with four to six ramekins or serving glasses, lightly coating the interior with a thin layer of neutral cooking spray to ensure easy removal later.
- Pour milk into a medium saucepan and sprinkle gelatin over the surface, allowing it to bloom and soften for approximately 5 minutes at room temperature.
- Place the saucepan on medium-low heat, gently stirring the milk and gelatin mixture until the gelatin completely dissolves without reaching a boiling point.
- Incorporate granulated sugar into the warm milk, stirring continuously until the sugar crystals completely melt and integrate seamlessly.
- Add heavy cream and vanilla extract to the mixture, whisking thoroughly to create a uniform, silky liquid with consistent flavor and texture.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool for 10-15 minutes, ensuring it remains slightly warm but not hot.
- Carefully pour the panna cotta mixture into prepared ramekins, distributing evenly and avoiding any air bubbles.
- Refrigerate the desserts for a minimum of 4 hours or ideally overnight, allowing the gelatin to set and create a delicate, trembling texture.
- Before serving, dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh berries and a mint leaf to enhance visual appeal and add a refreshing touch.
- To unmold, briefly dip each ramekin in warm water and invert onto serving plates, creating an elegant, smooth dessert presentation.
Notes
- Gelatin Blooming Trick: Let gelatin absorb milk slowly and evenly for a smoother, more consistent texture without lumps.
- Temperature Control: Heat mixture gently to prevent scalding cream and maintain delicate flavor profile, watching closely to avoid boiling.
- Texture Enhancement: Whisking thoroughly ensures seamless integration of ingredients, creating silky-smooth panna cotta without grainy consistency.
- Dietary Modifications: Substitute dairy milk with coconut milk for vegan version, or use sugar alternatives like stevia for low-sugar adaptation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg