Description
A delicious and creamy dessert made with fresh strawberries and a smooth panna cotta base.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) unflavored gelatin
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla extract. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is hot but not boiling, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
- While the cream mixture is heating, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water in a small bowl. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it softens.
- Once the cream mixture is hot, remove it from the heat. Add the softened gelatin to the cream mixture and stir until completely dissolved.
- Pour the mixture into individual serving cups or ramekins. Allow them to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- In a blender, combine the sliced strawberries, lemon juice, and honey (if using). Blend until smooth. You can strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve for a smoother sauce if desired.
- Once the panna cotta has set, remove it from the refrigerator. Top each serving with the strawberry sauce before serving.
Notes
- For a berry twist, substitute half of the strawberries with raspberries or blueberries.
- To make a dairy-free version, use coconut cream and almond milk instead of heavy cream and whole milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg