Panna cotta
italianItalian dessert made of cream, sugar, and gelatin, with a soft, creamy consistency.
Main ingredients
Recipe
Ingredients
For the base:
- 500 g heavy cream
- 4 g gelatin
- 40 g sugar
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
For the red berry coulis:
- 200 g red berries
- 20 g sugar
- 1 dash lemon juice
Instructions
Preparing the panna cotta:
- 1Soak the gelatin in cold water for about 10 minutes to hydrate it.
- 2In a saucepan, heat the cream and granulated sugar over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 3Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the vanilla extract.
- 4Squeeze out the gelatin by hand and stir it into the cream.
- 5Mix well until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
- 6Divide the mixture into glasses or ramekins and let cool at room temperature.
- 7Place the glasses in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, until the panna cotta is well set.
Preparing the red berry coulis:
- 8Place the red berries, sugar, and a dash of lemon juice in a blender.
- 9Blend until smooth and even.
Plating the panna cotta:
- 10Just before serving, spoon the coulis over the panna cotta.
About this dish
Panna cotta is a traditional Italian dessert whose name literally means "cooked cream". It is made from cream, sugar, and gelatin, mixed and heated until the gelatin dissolves. Once cooled, this preparation sets into a soft, creamy consistency, similar to a custard or jelly. Panna cotta is often flavored with vanilla or other flavorings and can be served with a fruit coulis, caramel, chocolate, or fresh fruit. It is appreciated for its simplicity, its velvety texture, and its ability to pair with many accompaniments. It is quick to prepare, although it requires chilling time to set to the desired consistency. Its elegance and versatility make it a dessert of choice for many occasions.
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