ItalianDessertGluten-Free

Panna Cotta

Name: Panna Cotta
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 packet (2¼ tsp) unflavored gelatin; 3 tablespoons cold water; 2 cups heavy cream; ½ cup granulated sugar; 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped (or 2 tsp vanilla extract); Pinch of salt; Fresh berries for garnish; Mint leaves for garnish

Silky panna cotta delivers Italian elegance with minimal effort—just cream, sugar, and vanilla set into a cloud-like custard that melts on your tongue. The delicate texture contrasts beautifully with fresh berries and a hint of mint for brightness. Perfect for impressing dinner guests or treating yourself to a sophisticated dessert that feels luxurious but takes just twenty minutes.

Prep

15 minutes

Total

20 minutes

Serves

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Instructions

1
Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small bowl and let bloom for 5 minutes.
2
In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, sugar, vanilla bean seeds and pod (or vanilla extract), and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves and mixture is steaming but not boiling.
3
Remove from heat and whisk in the bloomed gelatin until completely dissolved. Remove vanilla bean pod if using.
4
Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps.
5
Divide mixture evenly among 6 ramekins or serving glasses.
6
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
7
To serve, run a thin knife around edges if unmolding, or serve directly in glasses. Garnish with fresh berries and mint leaves.