
Panna cotta classic recipe
Panna cotta is a famous Italian dessert that has become very popular in many other countries as well. This delicate treat is made from cream and vanilla, with gelatin acting as a thickener. It can be complemented with sauces made from fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, mangoes, and other fruits. Chocolate glaze also pairs wonderfully with the dessert. Today, this exquisite dessert can be enjoyed not only in fine restaurants, but it is easy to make at home. The classic recipe for Panna cotta is simple to prepare and will adorn any festive table.
Preparation time: 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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- cream – 200 ml;
- milk – 200 ml;
- sugar – 100 g;
- vanilla – ½ pod (or vanillin – 1.5 g);
- water – 2 tbsp;
- gelatin – 2 tsp;
- raspberries – 400 g;
- sugar – 70 g. (or ⅓ cup).
"Panna cotta" is a literal translation of an incredibly delicious and light dessert, so of course, we will need cream for the preparation. To make the dessert less fatty, you can take cream and milk (50/50).
Preparation
- As soon as the cream has heated to the desired temperature, remove the saucepan from the heat and add vanillin to the cream. One and a half grams of vanillin will be enough for an aromatic dessert. But if you have a vanilla pod, of course, use it for the dessert. Cut the pod lengthwise and open it. The vanilla seeds will be removed with a teaspoon. Add the aromatic vanilla seeds to the hot cream. Stir to incorporate the seeds into the liquid. Let the liquid sit for about five minutes, then add the swollen gelatin to the hot cream. There is no need to specifically dissolve the gelatin in a water bath; it will dissolve well in sufficiently hot liquid.
- Panna cotta can be served in various ways. To serve the dessert half with fruit sauce, the empty cup should be tilted. In our case, we used coasters; if you don’t have any, you can tilt the cups in a suitable container, lining it with a napkin or towel. Fill a straight cup almost to the top, leaving about one centimeter from the edge.
Carefully filled cups are transferred to the refrigerator. Leave the dessert in the refrigerator until fully set. - The dessert we prepared in the cup is dipped in warm water, holding it for up to one minute. Then cover the cup with a dessert plate and invert the cup. Our dish is now on the plate. We decorated it with chocolate glaze, added a mint leaf and a large blackberry. This presentation of the dessert looks wonderful too. Before serving, we also return the dessert to the refrigerator.
- The famous Italian dessert made using the classic Panna cotta recipe is ready; we managed to prepare it at home without much effort.
Panna cotta dessert is loved by both children and adults. It is perfect for any family celebration, a party with friends, and New Year's gatherings.
I recommend making this bright dessert for your loved ones.















