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