Description
A smooth and creamy Italian panna cotta dessert with a delicate vanilla flavor and a silky texture that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it bloom for 5–10 minutes.
- In a saucepan, heat cream, milk, and sugar over medium heat until sugar dissolves (do not boil).
- Remove from heat and stir in bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
- Add vanilla extract and salt, mixing well.
- Pour mixture into serving glasses or molds.
- Let cool slightly, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
- Unmold if desired or serve directly with toppings.
Notes
- Do not boil the cream mixture to maintain smooth texture.
- Ensure gelatin is fully dissolved to avoid lumps.
- Chill overnight for best results.
- Serve with fruit, caramel, or chocolate sauce.
- Store in refrigerator up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
