Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta, a luxurious Italian dessert that transforms simple ingredients into a heavenly treat. With its velvety texture and rich vanilla flavor, this panna cotta is perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a romantic dinner, a festive gathering, or a sweet self-indulgence. Easy to make and visually stunning, it’s bound to impress your guests and delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 vanilla beans (split and seeds scraped)
- 2 tsp unflavored gelatin powder
- 3 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Bloom the gelatin by sprinkling it over cold water in a small bowl; let it sit for about 5 minutes.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla bean seeds (and pods). Stir until warmed and sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
- Pour the mixture into individual molds or serving glasses. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- To serve, gently run a knife around the edges and invert onto plates or serve straight from the glasses. Top with fresh berries or chocolate sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 panna cotta (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg