Panna Cotta: The Easy Indulgent Dessert You Can Master at Home
Panna Cotta is a classic Italian dessert that’s creamy, smooth, and surprisingly easy to make at home. Perfect for entertaining or a sweet treat after dinner!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ teaspoons gelatin powder
- 3 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar. Heat over medium until sugar is dissolved.
- In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
- Remove the cream mixture from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin and vanilla extract until fully dissolved.
- Pour the mixture into individual molds or cups and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, until set.
- Once set, carefully unmold the Panna Cotta and serve with your choice of toppings, like fresh berries or a berry sauce.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, consider infusing the cream with zest from citrus fruits or herbs before adding the gelatin.
- Make sure to allow enough time for the Panna Cotta to set in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Panna Cotta, dessert, Italian dessert, creamy dessert