Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Berries
This creamy vanilla bean panna cotta topped with fresh mixed berries offers a delicate and refreshing Italian dessert perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons powdered gelatin
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, vanilla bean seeds, and the scraped pod. Heat over medium heat until just simmering, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and discard the vanilla pod. Stir in sugar until dissolved.
- Add the bloomed gelatin to the warm cream mixture and whisk until fully dissolved.
- Pour mixture into individual serving glasses or molds and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Before serving, top with mixed fresh berries and garnish with mint leaves if desired.
Notes
For a smoother panna cotta, strain the cream mixture before adding gelatin. You can also substitute the mixed berries with a berry compote or passion fruit pulp for a different flavor twist.