Ingredients and Weight:
- Heavy cream (500 ml)
- Sugar (150 g)
- Milk (150 ml)
- Vanilla extract (1 tsp)
- Gelatin powder (10 g)
- Cold water (50 ml)
- Mixed berries (1 cup)
- Lemon juice (1 tbsp)
- Sugar (2 tbsp)
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
4 hours
Difficulty Level:
2
Preparation Method Steps:
- Bloom the gelatin: Sprinkle the gelatin powder over the cold water in a small bowl and let it stand for 5 minutes, or until the gelatin has softened.
- Heat the cream and milk: In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, milk, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar.
- Add the gelatin: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until it is completely dissolved.
- Add the vanilla extract: Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour into molds: Divide the mixture evenly among 8 individual molds or ramekins.
- Refrigerate: Refrigerate the panna cotta for at least 4 hours, or until set.
- Make the berry sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the mixed berries, lemon juice, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes, or until the berries have softened and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve: To serve, dip the molds in hot water for a few seconds to loosen the panna cotta. Carefully invert the panna cotta onto plates and top with the berry sauce.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving:
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 15 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
Dish Characteristics:
- Creamy and smooth panna cotta
- Sweet and tangy berry sauce
- Perfect for a special occasion or dessert
User Comments:
- "This was the best panna cotta I've ever had!"
- "The berry sauce was the perfect complement to the panna cotta."
- "I would definitely make this again."
- "This is a great dessert for a crowd."
- "I love the Italian theme of this dish."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use fresh, ripe berries for the best flavor.
- If you don't have individual molds, you can use a large mold and cut the panna cotta into squares or triangles after it has set.
- To make a vegan version of this dish, use almond milk or soy milk instead of dairy milk and agar-agar powder instead of gelatin.
