matchaberry
Culinary Explorer
This classic Italian dessert is a symphony of creamy texture and delicate vanilla flavor. Perfect for any occasion, from elegant dinner parties to cozy family gatherings, this dessert is sure to impress. Follow along for a simple yet luxurious recipe that will elevate your dessert game to a whole new level.
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 teaspoons gelatin powder
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin powder over cold water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to bloom.
- In the meantime, pour heavy cream and milk into a saucepan. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Add both the seeds and the pod to the cream mixture. Alternatively, you can add vanilla extract if using.
- Heat the cream mixture over medium heat until it starts to simmer, then remove from heat. Allow the mixture to steep for about 15-20 minutes to infuse the vanilla flavor.
- After steeping, remove the vanilla pod from the cream mixture and discard.
- Place the saucepan back on the stove over low heat. Add sugar to the cream mixture and stir until completely dissolved.
- Add the bloomed gelatin to the warm cream mixture and whisk until the gelatin is fully dissolved.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps or vanilla bean remnants.
- Pour the mixture into individual serving glasses or ramekins, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Refrigerate the panna cotta for at least 4 hours, or until set.
- Once set, serve the panna cotta chilled, either plain or with your favorite fruit compote or sauce.
- Enjoy the creamy goodness of Vanilla Panna Cotta!