Vanilla Panna Cotta
Panna Cotta is a surprisingly simple dessert that is the perfect way to cap off a romantic meal or even a family dinner.
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package powdered gelatin
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- In a 2 qt pot, combine the cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla. Put the pot on the stove on medium heat. Heat the mixture, stirring until the sugar has dissolved and the milk is just on the verge of boiling.
- Pour the water into a medium-sized, heatproof bowl. Sprinkle the powdered gelatin of the water and stir it in. Let the gelatine sit for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Put a medium pot on the stove with an inch of water in the bottom. Turn the burner on high and bring the water to a boil.
- Set the bowl with the gelatine and water over the boiling water and heat until the mixture is liquid and clear.
- Pour the hot milk mixture into the gelatin and whisk to combine.
- Pour the milk mixture into four ramekins, cover with plastic wrap, making sure to push the wrap down on the surface of the panna cotta to prevent a film from forming on the surface. Put the dishes in the fridge for at least 3 hours to cool and set.
- Serve the panna cotta either in the ramekin or unmold it by dipping the ramekin in hot water for 15 seconds, then flipping it over onto a plate and giving it a little shake until the panna cotta breaks free. Serve it with fresh berries, a fruit compote or a bit of jam.