Strawberry Panna Cotta
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Strawberry Panna Cotta is the perfect summer dessert. This classic Italian dessert is usually served in restaurants removed from the cup onto the plate, but I like to serve it in the glass with a strawberry layer and many fresh berries on top. The texture of this dessert is like pudding, very smooth and creamy. I am sure you will be impressed with this recipe.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect for entertainment. Try also Salmon or Prosciutto Macarons.
- Strawberry Panna Cotta is a “make ahead dessert” like No Bake Cheesecake in a Jar.
- Served in individual cups, like my Cake in a Cup
- This is a gluten-free dessert.
- Loaded with fresh berries. Check Meringue with Berries or Pavlova.
Ingredients
- Milk. Whole milk was used in this recipe. However, low-fat milk will also work.
- Sugar. White granulated sugar was used to make this panna cotta.
- Gelatin. Unflavored gelatin. Do not substitute with cornstarch or agar.
- Water. Use cold water to hydrate gelatin.
- Cream. Heavy whipping cream. Do not substitute with half and half or milk.
- Vanilla. Use vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste.
- Strawberries. Use fresh strawberries or other berries.
- Lemon juice. Used for taste.
How to Make This Recipe
- Make a Panna Cotta layer and place it in the glass. Refrigerate.
- Prepare the Strawberry layer and place it over the Panna Cotta layer. Refrigerate.
- Decorate with fresh berries and fresh mint leaves.
- Serve and enjoy.
Expert Tips
- Strawberries can be replaced with different berries or mixed.
- Use whole milk, Panna Cotta will have a rich flavor. But low-fat milk will also work for this recipe. I made it with almond milk, and it came out good.
- Do not substitute heavy whipping cream with half and half or milk.
- To bloom (hydrate) gelatin, use cold water.
- you can use smaller glasses to serve this dessert.
- Do not boil milk, gelatin loses straight at 100oC.
- Gelatin is an important thickening agent; do not substitute with agar-agar or pectin.
- Around Independence Day (July 4th), I make this dessert a lot. Red, white, and blue colors are perfect for this holiday. Watch the video on how to make Strawberry Panna Cotta on my YouTube Channel. Natasha’s Kitchen also has a good recipe for this dessert with different techniques if you like to check.
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Recipe FAQs
How to store Strawberry Panna Cotta?
Store Panna Cotta in the fridge for 3 days. Store without decor. It is better to add fresh berries right before serving.
Can I freeze Strawberry Panna Cotta?
No, I would not recommend freezing this dessert.
Can I use low-fat milk?
Yes, absolutely. Use your favorite milk for this recipe.
Can I use different berries?
Yes, use diffrent berries or mix of berries.
What gelatin to use?
Use unflavored gelatin 200-220 bloom. I used Knox.
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Recipe
Strawberry Panna Cotta
Strawberry Panna Cotta is the perfect summer dessert. The texture of this dessert is like pudding, very smooth and creamy.
Equipment
- 1 saucepan
- 1 whisk
- 1 Fine mesh sieve
Ingredients
Panna Cotta
- ¼ oz unflavored gelatin 1 packet
- 3 Tbsp cold water
- 1 ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup white granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 Tbsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
Strawberry Layer
- ¼ oz unflavored gelatin 1 packet
- 3 Tbsp cold water
- 1 pound fresh strawberries
- ⅓ cup white granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
Panna Cotta
- Hydrate (blom) gelatin. In the small bowl or cup, add gelatin and cold water. Still well and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine milk and sugar. Over medium heat, warm up the mixture, but do not boil. You need to make sure that the sugar has dissolved.
- Add vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Add hydrated gelatin. Mix again.
- Add cold heavy whipping cream and mix again until all combined.
- Pour the panna cotta mixture into glasses and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
Strawberry Layer
- Hydrate (blom) gelatin. In the small bowl or cup, add gelatin and cold water. Still well and set aside.
- Wash fresh strawberries, drain, remove leaves, and cut into quarters.
- In the saucepan, add cut strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar. Bring to a simmer and remove from the heat.
- Blend strawberries using a food processor or blender to smooth the sauce. Pass the sauce through a strainer to remove the seeds.
- Warm up gelatin in the microwave for 5-10 seconds. Add hydrated gelatin trough the fine strainer.
- Let cool to room temperature or refrigerate.
- Pour the strawberry layers over the Panna Cotta layer and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
- Decorate with fresh berries and fresh mint leaves before serving.
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Notes
Get all ingredients and tools ready before making this recipe.
Do not boil milk, gelatin loses straight at 100oC.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 38mgPotassium: 251mgFiber: 2gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 691IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 115mgIron: 0.4mg
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