How to Make Panna Cotta - A Step-by-Step Guide

Panna Cotta is a classic Italian dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. The name "Panna Cotta" translates to "cooked cream" in Italian, and that's exactly what this dessert is – a creamy, silky-smooth custard that is both elegant and simple. This dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether you are hosting a dinner party or just looking for a sweet treat to enjoy at home.

What makes Panna Cotta so special is its versatility. It is a blank canvas for a wide variety of flavoring...

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup skim milk
  • 1 (.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 2 ½ cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs 20 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Pour milk into a small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin powder over milk and stir until combined. Set aside.
  • Stir heavy cream and sugar together in a saucepan. Set over medium heat and bring to a boil; watch carefully as the cream can quickly bubble up and boil over.
  • Immediately stir gelatin mixture into boiling cream, stirring until completely dissolved. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in vanilla.
  • Pour cream mixture into 6 individual ramekins. Leave to cool, uncovered, until no longer warm, about 20 minutes.
  • When cool, cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours but preferably overnight.
  • Nutrition

    418 cal.

    • Total Fat: 37g
    • Saturated Fat: 23g
    • Cholesterol: 136mg
    • Sodium: 46mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 82mg
    • Potassium: 98mg