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Panna Cotta with fresh berries recipe

Beginner-Friendly Panna Cotta Recipe


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  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 dessert cups 1x

Ingredients

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Ingredients for Panna Cotta:

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 1/2 tsp unflavored gelatin, (1 packet Knox gelatin)
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • pinch salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream

Ingredients for Berry Sauce:

  • 2 cups berries, divided (1 cup raspberries and 1 cup quartered strawberries)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice


Instructions

How to Make Panna Cotta:

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of milk and sprinkle 1 packet of gelatin on top. Allow it to sit for 3-5 minutes until the gelatin softens. Heat the pan over medium-low, stirring until the gelatin fully dissolves and the mixture is steaming, which should take about 4-5 minutes (avoid boiling).
  2. Incorporate 2 cups of heavy whipping cream, 1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp of sugar, 1 tsp of vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Keep stirring for approximately 5 minutes until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture is steaming (do not let it boil). Remove from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
  3. Transfer the sour cream to a medium bowl with a pouring lip. While whisking continuously, slowly mix in the warm cream. Once the mixture is smooth, strain it through a fine mesh sieve if desired, then quickly pour it into 6 glass cups or 8 ramekins. Chill in the refrigerator until fully set, which takes about 4 to 6 hours.

How to Make Berry Sauce:

  1. In a small saucepan, mix 1 cup of berries, 1/2 Tbsp of lemon juice, and 1/4 cup of sugar. Bring it to a gentle boil and simmer for 4-5 minutes until it becomes syrupy.
  2. Add the remaining 1 cup of fresh berries and take it off the heat. Once the syrup has cooled to room temperature or is slightly warm, drizzle it over the chilled panna cottas.

Notes

TECHNIQUE TIP: To unmold panna cotta, dip the ramekin in hot water for a few seconds, run a knife around the edge, then invert onto a plate.

STORAGE: Store prepared panna cotta covered in the refrigerator for up to three days to maintain freshness.

SUBSTITUTION: For a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy whipping cream with equal parts whole milk.

  • Prep Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
  • chilling: 6 hours
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 477 kcal
  • Sugar: 34 g
  • Sodium: 73 mg
  • Fat: 34 g
  • Saturated Fat: 22 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 7 g
  • Cholesterol: 108 mg