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Panna cotta – meaning “cooked cream” – is a well-known and frequently requested delicacy that originated in Piedmont and is made of cream and sugar. There are a variety of flavours and variants to choose from. It’s a fantastic end-of-meal treat thanks to its subtle sweetness, silky texture, and elegant plating. Take yourself out to a dinner date in Italy with this easy and sweet panna cotta recipe.
Panna Cotta
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Ingredients
- � cup (60 ml) Cold water or any type of
milk - 2 � tsp (7 g)
Unflavored powdered gelatin - 2 cups (480 ml) Heavy
cream - � cup (50 g) Granulated
sugar - 1 tsp
Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place water in a small bowl and sprinkle gelatin over the surface in a single layer. Be sure not to pile it as that will prevent the crystals from dissolving properly. Let stand for 5-10 minutes to soften.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat cream, sugar, vanilla pod, and vanilla seeds on medium heat and bring just to a boil until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and discard vanilla bean. Stir in gelatin and immediately whisk until smooth and dissolved. If the gelatin hasn�t fully dissolved, return the saucepan to the stove and heat gently over low heat. Stir constantly and don�t let the mixture boil.
- Pour cream into 4 individual serving dishes. Refrigerate for at least 2-4 hours, or until completely set.
- If you like, top with fresh fruit, berries, berry sauce, or lemon curd.
- Panna cotta can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Notes
If using sheet gelatin, use the same weight (7g). Add the sheets to a bowl filled with 2 cups of water. Let sit for 5-10 minutes, then remove the sheets and stir them into the hot panna cotta as directed in the recipe (you don�t need to add it along with the water, such as in powdered gelatin – add the sheets only).
Recipe credit: Pretty Simple Sweet
