Description
Silky smooth vanilla yogurt panna cotta dances on palates with Italian-inspired elegance. Creamy dessert dreams come alive, inviting you to savor each luxurious spoonful of delicate, chilled perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1/4 cup milk
Sweeteners and Thickeners:
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp gelatin powder
Flavoring:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Soften gelatin by sprinkling over cold milk in a small bowl, allowing it to sit and absorb liquid for 5 minutes.
- Combine heavy cream and granulated sugar in a medium saucepan, heating gently over medium-low temperature until sugar completely dissolves and mixture is smooth, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Remove cream mixture from heat and whisk in softened gelatin until fully incorporated and no lumps remain.
- Incorporate vanilla yogurt and vanilla extract into the warm cream mixture, stirring carefully to create a uniform consistency.
- Add pinch of salt and mix thoroughly to enhance overall flavor profile.
- Pour the silky mixture into individual serving ramekins or glasses, ensuring even distribution.
- Refrigerate panna cotta for minimum 4 hours or preferably overnight until completely set and trembling slightly when gently nudged.
- Before serving, allow dessert to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes to soften edges and enhance texture.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh berries, mint leaves, or light drizzle of honey for additional visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Gelatin Precision: Sprinkle gelatin evenly over cold milk to prevent clumping and ensure smooth, lump-free texture in your panna cotta.
- Temperature Control: Gently heat cream mixture to avoid scorching, maintaining a low, steady temperature for perfect sugar dissolution.
- Whisking Technique: Stir gelatin thoroughly into warm cream to guarantee complete integration and silky consistency.
- Flavor Boosting: Add a pinch of salt to amplify the subtle vanilla notes and create a more rounded taste profile.
- Chilling Strategy: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to achieve the classic delicate, wobbling texture characteristic of authentic panna cotta.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 372
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 72 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 108 mg