Fresh Berry Panna Cotta
Fresh Berry Panna Cotta
Ingredients
For the Panna Cotta
- 1 packet unflavored gelatin, or 2 1/4 teaspoons
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Berry Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups mixed fresh berries, (such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over 1/4 cup of cold water. Let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom and soften.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is hot but not boiling. Do not allow the cream to boil.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Remove the cream mixture from the heat. Add the bloomed gelatin and vanilla extract. Stir continuously until the gelatin is completely dissolved and no granules remain.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Divide the panna cotta mixture evenly among four 6-ounce ramekins or dessert glasses. Cover each ramekin with plastic wrap.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Refrigerate the panna cotta for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until set. The panna cotta should be firm to the touch when gently pressed.
⏱️ 240 min - 6
While the panna cotta chills, prepare the berry sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the 1 1/2 cups of mixed fresh berries, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the berries soften and release their juices, forming a light sauce. You can mash some of the berries with a fork if you prefer a smoother sauce.
⏱️ 7 min - 7
Remove the berry sauce from the heat and let it cool to room temperature. It will thicken slightly as it cools.
⏱️ 15 min - 8
To serve, spoon the cooled berry sauce over the set panna cotta in each ramekin. Alternatively, if unmolding, briefly dip the bottom of each ramekin in warm water for a few seconds, then invert onto a serving plate. Top with berry sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
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Fresh Berry Panna Cotta
Ingredients
For the Panna Cotta
- 1 packet unflavored gelatin, or 2 1/4 teaspoons
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Berry Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups mixed fresh berries, (such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over 1/4 cup of cold water. Let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom and soften.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is hot but not boiling. Do not allow the cream to boil.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Remove the cream mixture from the heat. Add the bloomed gelatin and vanilla extract. Stir continuously until the gelatin is completely dissolved and no granules remain.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Divide the panna cotta mixture evenly among four 6-ounce ramekins or dessert glasses. Cover each ramekin with plastic wrap.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Refrigerate the panna cotta for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until set. The panna cotta should be firm to the touch when gently pressed.
⏱️ 240 min - 6
While the panna cotta chills, prepare the berry sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the 1 1/2 cups of mixed fresh berries, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the berries soften and release their juices, forming a light sauce. You can mash some of the berries with a fork if you prefer a smoother sauce.
⏱️ 7 min - 7
Remove the berry sauce from the heat and let it cool to room temperature. It will thicken slightly as it cools.
⏱️ 15 min - 8
To serve, spoon the cooled berry sauce over the set panna cotta in each ramekin. Alternatively, if unmolding, briefly dip the bottom of each ramekin in warm water for a few seconds, then invert onto a serving plate. Top with berry sauce.
⏱️ 2 min