Description
A smooth and creamy vanilla panna cotta topped with a bright strawberry coulis, creating an elegant yet simple dessert that feels light, fresh, and indulgent.
Ingredients
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream or whipping cream
1/2 packet gelatin powder (1 tablespoon)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pound strawberries (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coulis)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for coulis)
Instructions
- Place the gelatin in a small bowl with 1 tablespoon cold water and let it bloom for a few minutes.
- In a saucepan, gently heat the milk, cream, sugar, and vanilla until the sugar dissolves. Do not boil.
- Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
- Pour the mixture into serving glasses, optionally tilting them for a slanted presentation.
- Refrigerate for about 1 hour, or until the panna cotta is fully set.
- Meanwhile, prepare the strawberry coulis by combining strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla in a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries break down and the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and allow the coulis to cool to room temperature.
- Spoon the cooled strawberry coulis over the set panna cotta just before serving.
Notes
Panna cotta should be softly set and slightly jiggly.
The coulis can be strained for a smoother texture if desired.
The dessert can be made a day ahead and topped before serving.
Avoid overheating gelatin to keep the texture smooth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg