Description
A silky, delicate Italian custard set with gelatin, paired with rich vanilla-scented cream and fresh strawberry puree.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) gelatin
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- Optional: fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Heat over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Once the cream mixture is warm, stir in the gelatin until completely dissolved.
- Pour the mixture into serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
- To serve, top with strawberry puree and garnish with fresh strawberries if desired.
Notes
Ensure gelatin is fully dissolved, and avoid boiling the cream to maintain smooth texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: panna cotta, strawberry dessert, Italian dessert, summer dessert, easy dessert