Description
Silky smooth vanilla panna cotta whispers Italian dessert elegance with its delicate cream-based charm. Guests will savor each spoonful of this luxurious, melt-in-your-mouth treat that promises pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dairy Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream (375 milliliters)
- 1 cup whole milk (250 milliliters)
Sweetener:
- ½ cup caster sugar (95 grams)
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 4 teaspoons gelatin powder (12 grams)
- 3 teaspoons vanilla paste
- 1 vanilla bean
Instructions
- Pour milk, cream, and vanilla into a saucepan, heating gently until the mixture reaches a delicate simmer, carefully monitoring to prevent boiling over.
- Remove from heat immediately once tiny bubbles appear around the edges.
- Incorporate sugar into the warm liquid, stirring until completely dissolved and creating a smooth, uniform mixture.
- Gradually sprinkle gelatin powder over the warm liquid, whisking vigorously to ensure complete integration and prevent any potential clumping.
- Transfer the silky mixture into individual serving vessels, allowing it to rest and cool naturally at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes.
- During cooling, a delicate membrane might develop on the surface, which can be smoothed out with a gentle spoon stroke if desired.
- Once cooled, transfer the containers to the refrigerator and chill for a minimum of 4-6 hours, or preferably overnight, until the dessert sets into a luxurious, trembling consistency.
- To release the panna cotta from its mold, prepare a shallow bowl filled with hot water.
- Briefly submerge each mold into the warm water for a few seconds to loosen the edges.
- Carefully invert the mold onto a serving plate, allowing the panna cotta to slide out smoothly, and present immediately for an elegant dessert experience.
Notes
- Gelatin requires careful whisking to prevent clumping, ensuring a smooth and silky texture throughout the dessert.
- Always use low heat when combining dairy ingredients to avoid scorching or creating an unpleasant burnt flavor.
- Chilling time is crucial for achieving the perfect wobble and set consistency, so patience is key when preparing this dessert.
- Room temperature resting helps the mixture stabilize before refrigeration, preventing potential separation or uneven setting.
- Hot water bath technique helps release panna cotta from molds effortlessly without damaging the delicate dessert structure.
- Fresh vanilla beans or high-quality extract can dramatically enhance the overall flavor profile of this classic Italian dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg