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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
Bloom gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes until softened.
💡 Work methodically. Attention to detail separates home cooking from restaurant quality.
- 2
Heat heavy cream with sugar and vanilla bean (or extract) until simmering.
💡 The setting.
- 3
Remove from heat. Stir in bloomed gelatin until completely dissolved.
💡 Let the crust develop before flipping.
- 4
Strain mixture through a fine mesh to remove any lumps.
💡 Toast until raw smell disappears.
- 5
Pour into individual molds or ramekins. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
💡 Low and slow yields tender results.
- 6
To unmold: dip molds briefly in hot water and invert onto plates.
💡 Taste and adjust salt last.