Panna Cotta
Panna Cotta is a chilled, no-bake Italian dessert made with cream and gelatin.It has a smooth, delicate texture and mild sweetness.The recipe is simple, requiring minimal ingredients and effort.Perfect as a light yet indulgent end to any meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1½ tsp unflavored gelatin powder
- 2 tbsp cold water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small bowl and let bloom for 5 minutes.
- In a saucepan, heat cream, milk, sugar, and salt over medium heat until hot (do not boil).
- Remove from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Pour into lightly greased molds or glasses.
- Refrigerate for at least 4–6 hours until set.
- Serve chilled, with or without toppings.
Notes
- Do not boil the cream, as it affects texture.
- Gelatin must fully dissolve for a smooth finish.
- Silicone molds make unmolding easier.
- Sweetness can be adjusted to taste.
- Best consumed within 2 days.