Description
At its core, panna cotta is a simple mixture of sweetened cream thickened with gelatin. Its magic lies in this simplicity. Unlike other custards that rely on eggs for thickening and require careful tempering, panna cotta is incredibly forgiving. The result is a dessert with a unique, wobbly texture that melts in your mouth, leaving a whisper of creamy sweetness. The beauty of panna cotta is its versatility. It’s a blank canvas, ready to be flavored and topped with a variety of sauces, fresh fruits, or chocolates. However, the classic pairing with raspberry coulis remains a favorite for a reason—the tartness of the raspberries cuts through the richness of the cream, creating a harmonious and refreshing contrast that is simply divine.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 gelatin sheets (or 2½ tsp powdered gelatin)
- ¼ tsp raspberry natural flavor (optional, for a twist)
- 4 cups cold water (for soaking gelatin)
Raspberry Coulis Ingredients
- 6 oz fresh or frozen raspberries
- ½ cup water
- 1 tsp Grand Marnier (optional, for depth)
- ¼ cup sugar
Instructions
Panna Cotta
- Soften gelatin: Soak gelatin sheets in cold water for 10 minutes.
- Heat cream mixture: In a saucepan, combine cream, milk, sugar, and raspberry flavor. Stir constantly over medium heat.
- Add gelatin: Once it begins to boil, remove from heat. Drain gelatin and stir into the hot mixture until fully dissolved.
- Mold & chill: Pour into silicone molds or ramekins. Refrigerate for 2–3 hours until set.
Raspberry Coulis
- Cook berries: In a saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, water, and Grand Marnier. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 8 minutes.
- Blend & strain: Cool slightly, then blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds.
- Chill: Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
This elegant Italian dessert is creamy, smooth, and perfectly balanced with the tartness of fresh raspberry coulis. You can prepare it ahead of time, making it an ideal choice for dinner parties or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop + Refrigeration
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass/cup (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: High
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