Panna cotta, how to make it
Serves: 4 person
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 35 mins
What is Pana Cotta?
Panna cotta is a classic Italian dessert. The custard has a velvety smooth texture that melts in your mouth with each spoonful. The key to a successful panna cotta is achieving a balance of creamy milk, rich cream, and the perfect amount of sugar for a silky texture that sets with the help of gelatin. The addition of vanilla enhances the flavour of this dessert, making it popular among many people.
High-quality ingredients are crucial in Mediterranean recipes, including panna cotta. Make sure you have good quality ingredients on hand, including heavy cream, vanilla extract or vanilla bean and gelatin leaves.
When served chilled, panna cotta is like a cool, refreshing embrace on a warm day. Its delicate flavour and airy consistency make it an ideal way to end a meal on a light note. Whether topped with fresh berries, fruit compote, or a drizzle of caramel sauce, panna cotta can be easily customized to suit any taste preference. Its versatility, and simplicity makes it a favourite among both home cooks and professional chefs alike. Treat yourself to this classic Italian dessert for a taste of sheer decadence in every bite.
Classic panna cotta Italian recipe
Ingredients
250 Double cream or heavy cream
250ml whole milk
80gr icing sugar
6gr sheet gelatin
1 Vanilla pod (alternative 1 teaspoon of vanilla natural extract)
Panna cotta preparation
To prepare this Italian classic dessert we will follow a few simple steps:
Start by placing your gelatine in water for 12 min.
While the gelatine is in the water, take your vanilla pod, cut off the ends and with the knife open in the middle
Prepare a medium pan with the double cream and the icing sugar worm mix it with the help of your whisk in low power hit, and make sure the mix doesn’t boil.
Once the mix is warm, add the vanilla and keep moving the mix, making sure don’t boil and give it a couple of minutes
Add the gelatine to the worm mixture and continue stirring until the gelatine is completely dissolved.
Add the mil to the mix and keep mixing the warm mix
Remove the vanilla pod (if you add it ) from the mix
Take a small form or a glass and drop mix in small portions, around 150 ml each
Place in the freezer and let it sit for 3 to 4 hours.
Before serving, feel free to add your own toppings and decorations. Here are a few ideas.
Finish your panna cotta
- Fresh fruit
- Pine nuts
- Berry sauce
- Orange zest
- Strawberry sauce
- Maple syrup
- Sour cream
- Fruit sauces
Italian cuisine is one of the most precius in the mediterranean diest and panna cotta can be considered one of the most popular Italian dessert recipes, this simple recipe will make a great addition to any dinner party with friend.
Other Panna cotta and Italian desserts you can do at home
- Espresso panna cotta, Coffee Pana cotta
- Matcha tiramisu
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