Description
A creamy and smooth Italian dessert enhanced with a refreshing summer berry compote, perfect for gatherings or dinner parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon gelatin (approximately 1 packet)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- For the Summer Berry Compote:
- 2 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Bloom the Gelatin: In a small bowl, combine the gelatin with 3 tablespoons of cold water. Allow it to sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes thick.
- Heat the Cream Mixture: In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, milk, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is hot but not boiling. Remove from heat.
- Add the Gelatin: Once the cream mixture is hot, add the bloomed gelatin and stir until it completely dissolves.
- Add Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Pour and Set: Pour the mixture into individual serving dishes. Cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
- Make the Compote: In a medium saucepan, combine the berries, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until the berries break down. Remove from heat and cool completely.
- Serve: Once the panna cotta has set, top with a generous spoonful of berry compote.
Notes
Best served chilled. Can garnish with mint or powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: panna cotta, dessert, summer berries, Italian dessert, easy dessert