Description
Prepare to fall in love with the silky smooth texture and divine flavor of this Heavenly Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta. This dessert is not just a treat for the palate but also a visual delight, making it perfect for both cozy family dinners and festive gatherings. The rich, creamy texture paired with the aromatic essence of real vanilla beans will transport you straight to dessert heaven!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons gelatin powder
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Fresh berries, for garnish
- Mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the Gelatin: In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let stand for about 5 to 10 minutes until it blooms.
- Infuse the Cream: In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, sugar, and the seeds scraped from the vanilla bean. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
- Dissolve the Gelatin: Remove the cream mixture from heat. Add the bloomed gelatin to the hot cream, stirring until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
- Add Milk: Stir in the cold milk, then strain the mixture through a fine sieve to ensure it’s perfectly smooth.
- Pour and Set: Divide the mixture into serving glasses or ramekins. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with fresh berries and mint leaves before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cream mixture does not boil to prevent the vanilla flavor from reducing.
- For a vegan alternative, substitute gelatin with agar-agar and use coconut milk in place of dairy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 387
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 58 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 122 mg
