Easy Panna Cotta

Panna Cotta is a silky Italian custard-like dessert made with cream, sugar, and gelatin. This easy version comes together with just a few ingredients and can be topped with berries, caramel, or chocolate.

Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (or seeds from 1 vanilla bean)
• 2 1/4 tsp unflavored gelatin (1 packet)
• 3 tbsp cold water

Optional Toppings

• Fresh berries
• Berry sauce
• Caramel sauce
• Chocolate shavings
• Honey or pistachios

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Instructions

1. Bloom the gelatin

1. In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water.
2. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until softened.

2. Heat the cream mixture

1. In a saucepan, combine:
   • heavy cream
   • milk
   • sugar
2. Heat over medium-low until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot but not boiling.

3. Add gelatin

1. Remove from heat.
2. Stir in vanilla.
3. Add softened gelatin and whisk until completely dissolved.

4. Pour and chill

1. Divide mixture into ramekins or glasses.
2. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

5. Serve

• Serve directly in glasses or unmold onto plates.
• Add your favorite toppings before serving.

Tips

• Don’t boil the cream or the texture can become grainy.
• Lightly greasing ramekins helps with unmolding.
• For extra richness, use all cream and skip the milk.

Flavor Variations

• Coffee: add espresso powder
• Coconut: replace milk with coconut milk
• Citrus: add lemon or orange zest
• Chocolate: melt chocolate into the warm cream mixture

Smooth, creamy, and elegant with very little effort.