Italian Panna Cotta Dessert
This Italian panna cotta offers a smooth, creamy texture paired with a fresh berry sauce. Ideal for elegant or casual events, it’s simple to prepare and can be made ahead for your convenience.
Equipment
- 1 saucepan
- 1 small bowl for softening gelatin
- 8 ramekins for setting panna cotta
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 cups mixed berries fresh or frozen
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for berry sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small bowl and let it soften for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Heat heavy cream, milk, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
- Remove from heat, then stir in the softened gelatin, vanilla extract, and salt until fully dissolved.
- Pour mixture into ramekins and let cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- For the berry sauce, combine mixed berries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan and cook until soft and slightly thickened.
- Allow sauce to cool before serving over the chilled panna cotta.
Notes
- Make panna cotta a day ahead for best texture.
- Use fresh or frozen berries as preferred.
- Store leftovers in refrigerator up to 3 days.