Panna Cotta Recipe

Name: Panna Cotta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin; 2 tablespoons cold water; 3 cups heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup sugar, or more to taste; Pinch of salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup (8-ounce container) sour cream; 2 cups pitted fresh cherries, strawberries, or sliced peaches or pears; Or, 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons artisan-made balsamic vinegar; Or, 2 to 3 tablespoons saba syrup or Vin Cotto

Servings: persons

1
Sprinkle the gelatin over cold water and let stand for 5 minutes.
2
In a 3-quart saucepan, warm the cream with the sugar, salt, and vanilla over medium-high heat.
3
Do not let it boil.
4
Stir in the gelatin until thoroughly dissolved.
5
Take the cream off the heat and cool about 5 minutes.
6
Put the sour cream in a medium bowl.
7
Gently whisk in the warm cream a little at a time until smooth.
8
Taste for sweetness.
9
It may need another teaspoon of sugar.
10
Rinse 8 (2/3-cup) ramekins, custard cups, or coffee cups with cold water.
11
Fill each one 3/4 full with the cream.
12
Chill 24 hours.
13
To serve, either unmold by packing the molds in hot towels and then turning each out onto a dessert plate, or serve in their containers.
14
Serve alone or with the fruit, or drizzle each portion with about 1/2 teaspoon artisan balsamic vinegar or saba.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin, 2 tablespoons cold water, 3 cups heavy whipping cream, 1/2 cup sugar, or more to taste, and more.

Yes, Panna Cotta falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Panna Cotta

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