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Italian Panna Cotta

Italian Panna Cotta

Silky Italian cream dessert infused with vanilla and topped with fresh berry compote. Elegant no-bake simplicity.

20
Prep (min)
15
Cook (min)
35
Total (min)
4
Servings
Health Score75/100

Ingredients

  • 500 ml Heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 pod Vanilla
  • 10 g Gelatin
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 medium Onion

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bloom gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes until softened.

    💡 Work methodically. Attention to detail separates home cooking from restaurant quality.

  2. 2

    Heat heavy cream with sugar and vanilla bean (or extract) until simmering.

    💡 The setting.

  3. 3

    Remove from heat. Stir in bloomed gelatin until completely dissolved.

    💡 Let the crust develop before flipping.

  4. 4

    Strain mixture through a fine mesh to remove any lumps.

    💡 Toast until raw smell disappears.

  5. 5

    Pour into individual molds or ramekins. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

    💡 Low and slow yields tender results.

  6. 6

    To unmold: dip molds briefly in hot water and invert onto plates.

    💡 Taste and adjust salt last.