Panna Cotta with Berry Sauce
	
		A creamy and smooth Italian dessert, panna cotta is made from sweetened cream thickened with gelatin and served chilled. It’s elegantly topped with a vibrant, tangy berry sauce that perfectly balances the richness.
	 
	
		
							- Author: sarra
 
							- Prep Time: 15 minutes
 
							- Cook Time: 10 minutes
 
							- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
 
							- Yield: 4 servings 1x
 
							- Category: Dessert
 
							- Method: Chilled
 
							- Cuisine: Italian
 
							- Diet: Vegetarian
 
					
	 
	
		
		
			
- 2 cups heavy cream
 
- 1/2 cup whole milk
 
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
 
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) unflavored gelatin
 
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
 
- 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
 
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
 
- 1/4 cup sugar (for berry sauce)
 
		 
	 
	
		
		
			
- In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the milk and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
 
- In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream and sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
 
- Add the bloomed gelatin mixture to the hot cream and stir until completely dissolved.
 
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
 
- Pour the mixture into serving cups or molds and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
 
- To make the berry sauce, combine the mixed berries, lemon juice, and sugar in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries break down and the sauce thickens slightly.
 
- Remove from heat and let the sauce cool. Strain if desired for a smoother texture.
 
- Top the set panna cotta with the cooled berry sauce before serving.
 
		 
	 
	
		Notes
		
			
- Use fresh or frozen berries for the sauce.
 
- Lightly oil the molds if you plan to unmold the panna cotta.
 
- You can substitute vanilla extract with vanilla bean for a more intense flavor.
 
		 
	 
	
		Nutrition
		
							- Serving Size: 1 serving
 
							- Calories: 320
 
							- Sugar: 24g
 
							- Sodium: 40mg
 
							- Fat: 24g
 
							- Saturated Fat: 15g
 
							- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
 
							- Trans Fat: 0g
 
							- Carbohydrates: 27g
 
							- Fiber: 2g
 
							- Protein: 4g
 
							- Cholesterol: 85mg
 
					
	 
	
		Keywords: panna cotta, Italian dessert, berry sauce, creamy dessert, easy panna cotta