Panna Cotta is a popular chilled Italian dessert made of cream (and often milk) that is sweetened with sugar, flavored with vanilla and uses gelatin to thicken and hold its form. Panna cotta in Italian translates to “cooked cream.” This dessert can be served straight from the cups it’s chilled in or un-molded and inverted into dessert plates.
In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream and sugar over low heat until the sugar dissolves.
Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla extract, and let it cool slightly.
In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over cold water and let it sit for a few minutes.
Mix the gelatin into the warm cream mixture until fully dissolved.
Pour the mixture into serving glasses or ramekins.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
Garnish with fresh berries or fruit compote before serving.
Servings 4
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.