Description
Classic Vanilla Panna Cotta is a smooth and creamy Italian dessert that transports you back to cherished moments in the kitchen. It's easy to make and offers a delightful flavor profile with a hint of pure vanilla.
Ingredients
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2 ½ teaspoons unflavored gelatin powder
¼ cup cold water
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Bloom the Gelatin: Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin powder over the cold water in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes
- Heat the Cream Mixture: Combine heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan over medium heat until hot
- Dissolve the Gelatin: Remove from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until completely dissolved
- Add Vanilla: Stir in pure vanilla extract and adjust sweetness if desired
- Strain (Optional): Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into bowls or molds
- Prepare Molds: Lightly oil molds if unmolding later
- Pour and Chill: Pour the mixture into molds and chill for at least 4-6 hours until set
- Serve: Unmold if desired and serve chilled
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk instead of heavy cream and whole milk.
This panna cotta can be made ahead of time and is perfect for entertaining.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg