Description
Silky Vanilla Panna Cotta whispers Italian dessert magic, melting smoothly on your palate with creamy elegance. Rich cream and delicate vanilla create a luxurious finale that delights your senses and leaves you craving another spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (237 ml) half & half
- 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 vanilla bean
Thickening Agent:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) unflavored gelatin powder
Topping:
- Strawberry or passion fruit coulis
Instructions
- Sprinkle gelatine over cold water and allow it to soften for 5 minutes, creating a smooth gelatin base.
- Carefully slice the vanilla bean lengthwise and extract the fragrant seeds using the tip of a knife.
- In a saucepan, combine cream, half & half, vanilla seeds, and pod, gently warming until the mixture steams without reaching a boil, around 180°F.
- Remove from heat and whisk in sugar until completely dissolved, ensuring a smooth and sweet liquid.
- Add the softened gelatine to the warm cream mixture, stirring continuously until fully incorporated and no granules remain.
- Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve to remove vanilla pod and ensure a silky texture.
- Carefully transfer the mixture into individual ramekins, filling each to the desired level.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing the panna cotta to set completely and develop a delicate, wobbling consistency.
- Before serving, drizzle with vibrant fruit coulis for a burst of color and complementary flavor.
Notes
- Always use cold water to bloom gelatin for smooth, lump-free texture.
- Choose high-quality vanilla bean for rich, authentic flavor complexity.
- Remove vanilla pod after infusing to prevent overwhelming bitterness.
- Strain mixture carefully to ensure silky, elegant final dessert consistency.
- Chill ramekins beforehand for faster setting and cleaner unmolding.
- Experiment with alternative milk options like coconut or almond milk for dairy-free versions.
- Create flavor variations by adding lavender, coffee, or citrus zest during cream heating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg