Vanilla Panna Cotta Recipe

Name: Vanilla Panna Cotta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon powdered gelatin; 4 cups heavy cream; 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 1/2 cup sugar; Mixed berries; Satin chocolate sauce, recipe follows; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate; 4 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; 1/3 cup hot water

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon powdered gelatin
4 cups heavy cream
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1/2 cup sugar
Mixed berries
Satin chocolate sauce, recipe follows
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
4 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup hot water

1
In a small bowl, combine the water and gelatin and let soak about 10 minutes (do not stir).
2
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat the cream, vanilla bean and sugar to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
3
As soon as it simmers, turn off the heat and add the gelatin mixture, stirring to dissolve the gelatin.
4
If the gelatin doesn't completely dissolve in 3 minutes, return the mixture to the heat and warm gently until dissolved.
5
Pour the mixture into 6 to 8 ramekins or dessert cups.
6
Chill, uncovered, 2 hours.
7
Satin Chocolate Sauce: In the top half of a double boiler, combine the 2 chocolates over simmering water.
8
Stir constantly until melted, then whisk in the syrup and water without removing the double boiler from the heat.
9
Whisk until smooth and shiny.
10
The sauce can be made up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated.
11
To rewarm, stir over low heat or heat in a microwave.
12
To serve panna cotta, dip the cups in hot water for 10 seconds, then turn the panna cottas out onto dessert plates (or, serve in the cups).
13
Surround each panna cotta with berries and satin chocolate sauce.

1218

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon powdered gelatin, 4 cups heavy cream, 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, and more.

Yes, Vanilla 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.

Vanilla Panna Cotta

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