Description
Creamy Italian Panna Cotta dances with luscious strawberry sauce, creating a silky dessert dream that melts gracefully on palates. Cool elegance meets fruity charm, inviting you to savor each spoonful of this classic Italian indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp gelatin powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Strawberry Sauce:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Optional Garnish:
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 tbsp sliced almonds
Instructions
- Combine heavy cream, milk, and sugar in a saucepan, heating gently over medium-low temperature until sugar dissolves completely and mixture becomes smooth.
- Sprinkle gelatin powder over a small amount of cold water in a separate bowl, allowing it to bloom for 5 minutes until it absorbs liquid and becomes slightly gelatinous.
- Whisk bloomed gelatin into warm cream mixture until fully incorporated, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to distribute evenly.
- Pour cream mixture into individual serving glasses or ramekins, filling them about three-quarters full.
- Refrigerate for minimum 4 hours or overnight until panna cotta sets firmly and becomes wobbling yet stable.
- For strawberry sauce, slice fresh strawberries and combine with sugar and water in a small saucepan.
- Simmer strawberry mixture over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until berries break down and sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, and let sauce cool completely.
- Once panna cotta has set, drizzle cooled strawberry sauce over the top of each dessert.
- Optionally garnish with fresh mint leaves and sliced almonds just before serving for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Gelatin Blooming Matters: Ensure gelatin absorbs cold water completely to prevent lumpy texture and guarantee smooth, silky panna cotta.
- Temperature Control Crucial: Heat cream mixture gently to prevent scorching and maintain delicate, creamy consistency.
- Dietary Flexibility: Substitute dairy milk with coconut or almond milk for lactose-free version, creating a versatile dessert option.
- Sauce Texture Tips: Mash strawberries slightly during cooking to release natural pectin, enhancing sauce thickness without extra thickeners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg