Classic Vanilla Panna Cotta
Indulge in the luxurious delight of this classic vanilla panna cotta. A silky smooth dessert made with rich cream, fragrant vanilla, and a hint of sweetness. Served chilled and paired perfectly with fresh fruit for a truly exquisite culinary experience.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Classic Vanilla Panna Cotta | |
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| ½ | cup half-and-half |
| 1 (¼ | ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin |
| 2 | cups heavy cream |
| 2 | teaspoons pure vanilla extract |
| 6 | tablespoons white sugar |
Instructions
Preparing the Panna Cotta | |
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| 1. | In a medium saucepan, sprinkle the contents of the gelatin packet over the half-and-half and let it stand for 5 minutes. |
| 2. | Over low heat, stir the gelatin mixture until it is completely dissolved. |
| 3. | Add the heavy cream. |
| 4. | Add half of the vanilla extract and sugar. |
| 5. | Continuously stir over low heat until the sugar is fully dissolved. |
| 6. | Taste the mixture and add the remaining vanilla extract if desired. |
Setting and Serving | |
| 1. | Lightly coat the insides of 4-1/2 cup ramekins with canola oil. |
| 2. | Carefully ladle the cream mixture into the ramekins and allow it to cool. |
| 3. | Place the ramekins in the fridge and let the panna cotta set for at least 4 hours. |
| 4. | Serve the panna cotta in the ramekins or unmold for a stylish presentation. |
| 5. | Garnish with fresh fruit before serving. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 534.9 kcal |
| Protein | 4.8 g |
| Fat | 47.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 23.8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 19.3 g |
Published on Jul 25, 2024 by Luminița