Vanilla Panna Cotta

Vanilla Panna Cotta

A classic Italian dessert of softly set cream infused with real vanilla, served chilled in individual portions.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pour 4 tbsp (60 ml) of the cold milk into the mixing bowl. Sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the surface and leave it to bloom.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 8.0 gr Gelatin Powder, 60.0 ml Whole Milk

    Cookware: mixing bowl

  2. Step 2

    Combine the heavy cream, the remaining 4 tbsp (60 ml) milk, sugar, salt, and both the vanilla seeds and pod in the saucepan. Heat over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is steaming; do not let it boil.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 0.5 gr Fine Salt, 75.0 gr Granulated Sugar, 480.0 ml Heavy Cream, 1.0 piece Vanilla Bean, 60.0 ml Whole Milk

    Cookware: saucepan, whisk

  3. Step 3

    Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the bloomed gelatin mixture and whisk until the gelatin has dissolved completely.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Cookware: mixing bowl, saucepan, whisk

  4. Step 4

    Strain the mixture through the fine-mesh sieve into the measuring jug, discarding the vanilla pod. Divide it evenly among the ramekins.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: fine mesh sieve, measuring jug, ramekin

  5. Step 5

    Let the portions cool briefly, then cover and refrigerate at 4°C until fully set.

    Timer: 240 min (fixed)

    Cookware: ramekin

  6. Step 6

    Serve chilled in the ramekins. To unmold, briefly dip the outside of each ramekin in warm water, loosen the edge, and invert onto a plate.

    Cookware: ramekin

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Refrigerate at 4°C or below, keep covered, and consume within 3 days. Discard portions left at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

Risk factors

  • Perishable dairy ingredients
  • Cooked mixture requires prompt chilling

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