Easy Vanilla Panna Cotta
A silky smooth Italian cream dessert topped with fresh berry coulis.

Total
15 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons Powdered gelatin
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla bean paste
- 3 tablespoons Cold water
- 1 cup Fresh raspberries
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
- 1
Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water in a small bowl and let it bloom for 5 minutes until softened.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, milk, sugar, and salt over medium heat.
- 3
Heat the cream mixture until it begins to simmer, then immediately remove from heat before it boils.
- 4
Stir the bloomed gelatin and vanilla bean paste into the warm cream until completely dissolved.
- 5
Pour the mixture into 6 individual ramekins or glasses and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
- 6
While the panna cotta sets, blend the raspberries, honey, and lemon juice until smooth to create the coulis.
- 7
Strain the berry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds, then chill until ready to serve.
- 8
Top each chilled panna cotta with a spoonful of berry coulis and serve cold.
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