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Panna Cotta

Name: Panna Cotta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 4 h 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 500 ml heavy cream (min. 30% fat); 75 g granulated sugar; 1 piece vanilla bean (or 1 tsp vanilla extract); 6 g gelatin sheets (or 1.5 tsp powdered gelatin)

Difficulty

easy

Time

4h 25m

Price Category

average

Calories

Medium

Panna Cotta is a classic Italian dessert, whose name literally means "cooked cream." This elegant sweet treat is incredibly simple to prepare, yet offers an impressive taste experience. Its creamy, silky texture and delicate vanilla flavor make it the perfect ending to any meal. Prepare it in advance and let the flavors meld in the refrigerator!

ingredients

6 Servings

500 ml heavy cream (min. 30% fat)75 g granulated sugar1 piece vanilla bean (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)6 g gelatin sheets (or 1.5 tsp powdered gelatin)

Steps

Prepare Gelatin

Soak gelatin sheets in cold water for 5-10 minutes until softened. If using powdered gelatin, mix it with 2 tablespoons of cold water and let it bloom.

Heat Cream Mixture

In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, sugar, and the scraped seeds from the vanilla bean (or vanilla extract). Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved and the cream just begins to simmer. Do not boil!

Add Gelatin

Remove the saucepan from the heat. Squeeze out excess water from the gelatin sheets, then add them to the warm cream mixture. Stir until completely dissolved. If using powdered gelatin, add the bloomed gelatin and stir until smooth.

Pour and Chill

Pour the vanilla cream mixture into small glasses, molds, or ramekins. Let it cool slightly at room temperature, then transfer to the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to set completely.

Serve

Before serving, carefully unmold the Panna Cotta onto a plate, or serve directly from the glasses. Garnish with fresh fruits, fruit coulis, or chocolate shavings.

Extra Tips

► Before serving, garnish with fresh fruits like berries or a fruit coulis.

► If you don't have a vanilla bean, use good quality vanilla extract or vanilla sugar.

► For easier unmolding, dip the bottom of the molds briefly in hot water.

Nutrition

	Per 100g	Per Serving 120g / 4.2 oz
Calories	250 kcal	300 kcal
Protein	3g	3.6g
Fat	22g	26.4g
Carbohydrate	10g	12g
Fiber	0g	0g
Sugar	9g	10.8g

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