Vanilla Panna Cotta

Vanilla Panna Cotta

Delicate and creamy Italian dessert topped with fresh berries and syrup.

Ingredients (6 Servings)

Heavy Cream
Heavy Cream
500 ml
Whole Milk
Whole Milk
250 ml
Granulated Sugar
Granulated Sugar
70 g
Vanilla
Vanilla Bean / Extract
1 pod / 1.5 tsp
Gelatin
Gelatin Powder / Sheets
8 g / 4 sheets
Cold Water
Cold Water
40 ml (for soaking)
Salt
Salt
A pinch
Strawberry
Strawberry (optional)
250 g
Lemon / Sugar
Lemon Juice / Sugar (optional)
1 tbsp / 30–40 g

Steps

Soak Gelatin

Step 1 — Soak Gelatin

Mix gelatin with cold water and let it bloom for 8–10 minutes. If using sheets, soak until soft, then drain.

Heat Mixture

Step 2 — Heat Mixture

Combine cream, milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla in a pot. Heat gently while stirring. Turn off when edges start bubbling.

Dissolve Gelatin

Step 3 — Dissolve Gelatin

Remove vanilla pod, add gelatin to the hot mixture, stir until dissolved, then strain through a fine sieve.

Pour and Chill

Step 4 — Pour and Chill

Pour the mixture into cups and refrigerate for 4–6 hours until set (or overnight).

Serve with Sauce

Step 5 — Serve with Sauce

Cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice until soft. Let cool, pour over panna cotta, and serve.