Looking for a dessert recipe that is easy to make, yet looks and tastes impressive? Try making panna cotta! This creamy and silky dessert is a classic Italian treat that has become popular all over the world. Here is a simple and delicious recipe for panna cotta that you can make at home.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tsp gelatin
- 1/4 cup cold water
Directions:
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream and sugar over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add the gelatin mixture to the saucepan and stir until the gelatin dissolves completely.
- Pour the mixture into ramekins or molds and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until set.
- To serve, gently run a knife around the edge of each ramekin to loosen the panna cotta, and then invert onto a plate.
Tips:
- You can add different flavors to the panna cotta by substituting the vanilla extract with other extracts or flavorings such as almond, coffee or orange zest.
- If you want a lighter version of panna cotta, you can use half-and-half or milk instead of heavy cream.
- For a firmer panna cotta, increase the amount of gelatin used.
