Simple Panna Cotta with Berries
Simple Panna Cotta with Berries
Ingredients
For the Panna Cotta
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 unflavored gelatin, packet (1/4 ounce or 2 1/2 teaspoons)
- 2 tablespoons cold water
For the Berry Topping
- 2 cups mixed berries, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over the cold water. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes to bloom and soften.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved and the cream is hot but not boiling. Do not let it come to a rolling boil.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the bloomed gelatin mixture to the hot cream and stir continuously until the gelatin is completely dissolved and no granules remain.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Stir in the vanilla extract.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Carefully divide the panna cotta mixture evenly among 4 ramekins, small glasses, or dessert molds.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Cover the ramekins loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the panna cotta is completely set and firm.
⏱️ 240 min
- 7
While the panna cotta chills, prepare the berry topping. In a small bowl, combine the mixed berries, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and lemon juice (if using). Stir gently and let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to allow the juices to release and the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 15 min
- 8
To serve, you can either serve the panna cotta directly in the ramekins or, for an elegant presentation, run a thin knife around the edge of each panna cotta and invert it onto a dessert plate. Top generously with the prepared berry sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
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Simple Panna Cotta with Berries
Ingredients
For the Panna Cotta
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 unflavored gelatin, packet (1/4 ounce or 2 1/2 teaspoons)
- 2 tablespoons cold water
For the Berry Topping
- 2 cups mixed berries, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over the cold water. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes to bloom and soften.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved and the cream is hot but not boiling. Do not let it come to a rolling boil.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the bloomed gelatin mixture to the hot cream and stir continuously until the gelatin is completely dissolved and no granules remain.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Stir in the vanilla extract.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Carefully divide the panna cotta mixture evenly among 4 ramekins, small glasses, or dessert molds.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Cover the ramekins loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the panna cotta is completely set and firm.
⏱️ 240 min - 7
While the panna cotta chills, prepare the berry topping. In a small bowl, combine the mixed berries, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and lemon juice (if using). Stir gently and let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to allow the juices to release and the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 15 min - 8
To serve, you can either serve the panna cotta directly in the ramekins or, for an elegant presentation, run a thin knife around the edge of each panna cotta and invert it onto a dessert plate. Top generously with the prepared berry sauce.
⏱️ 2 min