Single Serving Panna Cotta
Single Serving Panna Cotta, an Italian dessert known for its indulgent and creamy texture, can be surprisingly easy to whip up using only a handful of simple ingredients. By combining cream with gelatin as a thickening agent, this dessert achieves a smooth and velvety consistency akin to pudding.
Servings: 1
Calories: 387kcal
Cost: 1.50
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
- ¾ teaspoon unflavored powdered gelatin
- 5 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Pour the milk into a small saucepan about 1 quart in size, and sprinkle the gelatin over the milk. Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes or until the gelatin has dissolved slightly. It will look a little like jelly.
- Warm the milk over low heat, stirring or whisking frequently for about 1 minutes. Do not let the milk boil or simmer, the gelatin will dissolve quickly as the milk warms.
- Stir the sugar into the milk and add the cream. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves, which should take 3 to 4 minutes. Cook just until the simmer point, yo will see the steam rising from the saucepan.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Pour the mixture into individual ramekin or dessert bowl and chill until firm for at least 2 hours, but possibly up to 4 hours. You can eat it right out of the individual serving dish.
Notes
- Panna cotta can be served in individual molds or glass dishes. To unmold, dip the ramekins in hot water and use a warm offset spatula to help release the panna cotta smoothly.
- You can use extracts like almond or maple instead of vanilla beans. You can also experiment with different citrus peels to add unique aromas.
- Panna cotta is an ideal make-ahead dessert. It can be refrigerated for up to 2 days to set perfectly. Similarly, roasted fruits can be prepared in advance and spooned on top when serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 29g | Sodium: 44mg | Sugar: 28g
