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Easy Panna Cotta with Berry Sauce

Panna Cotta is a classic Italian dessert that’s smooth, creamy, and surprisingly simple to make. Topped with a vibrant berry sauce, it strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Panna Cotta with Berry Sauce
Prep Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 478kcal

Ingredients

For the Panna Cotta:

  • 1 cup 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 ½ tsp unflavored gelatin (1 packet)
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup + 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream

For the Berry Sauce:

  • 2 cups mixed berries (1 cup raspberries, 1 cup quartered strawberries)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

Making the Panna Cotta:

  • In a medium saucepan (off heat), pour in the milk and sprinkle the gelatin over the top. Let it sit for 3-5 minutes until the gelatin softens.
  • Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and stir until the gelatin dissolves and the milk is steaming (about 4-5 minutes). Do not boil.
  • Add the heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir continuously for about 5 minutes until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is steaming. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk the sour cream until smooth. Gradually add the warm cream mixture while whisking continuously.
  • Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve for a silky texture (optional).
  • Pour the panna cotta mixture into 6 serving cups or 8 small ramekins. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours until fully set.

Making the Berry Sauce:

  • In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of berries, sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 4-5 minutes until it becomes syrupy.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 1 cup of fresh berries.
  • Let the sauce cool to room temperature before spooning over the chilled panna cotta.

Notes

How to Unmold Panna Cotta (Optional):
  1. Dip the bottom of each ramekin in warm water for 5-10 seconds.
  2. Run a knife along the edges to loosen.
  3. Invert onto a serving plate, gently tapping to release.

Nutrition

Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 36g
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