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Panna Cotta

Creamy Panna Cotta with Sweet Macerated Strawberries Delight

Experience the elegance of Panna Cotta, a silky dessert topped with sweet macerated strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Creamy Base
  • 1 cup Water Blooms and activates gelatin; no substitution necessary.
  • 1 tablespoon Unflavored Powdered Gelatin Can be replaced with vegetarian options like agar-agar.
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Substitute with full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Can use 2% milk or dairy alternatives.
  • 1/4 cup Honey/Maple Syrup Substitute with any favorite liquid sweetener.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can use seeds from a vanilla bean.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt Regular salt can be used in a pinch.
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Strawberries Fresh fruit topping; substitute with other seasonal berries.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • ramekins
  • Whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • Measuring cup

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a small dish, sprinkle unflavored powdered gelatin over the water and let it sit for about 5 minutes.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, and honey. Heat over medium, stirring until small bubbles form. Remove from heat.
  3. Whisk the bloomed gelatin into the warm cream mixture until completely dissolved.
  4. Pour the creamy panna cotta mixture into ramekins. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 4 to 6 hours.
  5. Wash and slice strawberries. Mix them with honey or maple syrup and let sit in the fridge for 30-60 minutes.
  6. Run a butter knife around the edge of each ramekin to release the panna cotta. Invert onto plates and top with macerated strawberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Panna Cotta can be prepped 1-2 days ahead for flavor development and is gluten-free and eggless.

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