Sure! Here’s a simple, classic dessert recipe you can make at home — elegant, delicious, and perfect for any occasion.
🍮 Vanilla Panna Cotta
Servings: 4 | Prep Time: 10 minutes | Chill Time: 4 hours | Cook Time: 5 minutes
✨ What is Panna Cotta?
Panna Cotta is an Italian dessert made with sweetened cream thickened with gelatin. It’s silky-smooth, lightly sweet, and often served with fruit, caramel, or chocolate sauce.
🧾 Ingredients:
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2 cups (480ml) heavy cream
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1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk
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1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
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1 1/2 tsp unflavored powdered gelatin
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2 tbsp cold water
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1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste for extra flavor)
Optional toppings:
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Fresh berries
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Berry coulis or fruit sauce
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Chocolate ganache
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Caramel sauce
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Mint leaves
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Bloom the gelatin
In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over 2 tablespoons of cold water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to soften.
2. Heat the cream
In a saucepan, combine the cream, milk, and sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is steaming, but not boiling. Remove from heat.
3. Add gelatin
Add the bloomed gelatin to the warm cream mixture and stir until completely dissolved. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Pour and chill
Pour the mixture into 4 small ramekins or serving glasses. Let them cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
5. Serve
To unmold, dip the ramekin briefly in hot water and run a knife around the edge. Invert onto a plate. Or serve directly in the glass. Top with fresh berries, coulis, or your favorite topping.
🍓 Tips:
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Use vanilla bean paste for a more luxurious flavor and beautiful specks.
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Make ahead! This dessert keeps well for up to 3 days in the fridge.
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For a lighter version, substitute half the cream with whole milk or coconut milk.
Would you like a chocolate dessert next? Or something fruity and warm like a cobbler or crumble