Description
Silky smooth panna cotta with fresh berry topping is a delightful Italian dessert that combines a creamy, velvety texture with the vibrant sweetness of fresh berries. This elegant treat is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a quiet evening at home. With minimal ingredients and simple preparation steps, you can create a show-stopping dessert that impresses everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (or seeds from 1 vanilla bean)
- 1 tbsp gelatin powder
- 3 tbsp cold water
- 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
Instructions
- Bloom the gelatin by sprinkling it over cold water in a small bowl; let sit for 5 minutes.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream and sugar; stir until sugar dissolves and mixture steams without boiling.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
- Pour the creamy mixture into serving glasses or molds; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- While chilling, wash and slice the berries; toss with a sprinkle of sugar if desired.
- Once set, serve panna cotta topped generously with fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 panna cotta (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg