Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
Course: DessertCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: EasyServings
6
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
10
minutesCalories
280
kcalChilling Time
4
minutesVanilla Bean Panna Cotta is a silky-smooth Italian dessert made with rich cream and infused with the delicate flavor of real vanilla bean seeds. This elegant no-bake dessert has a luscious, melt-in-your-mouth texture and is perfect for dinner parties, festive celebrations, or a sophisticated sweet treat. Made with premium Madagascar vanilla beans, this classic panna cotta recipe is simple to prepare yet delivers a restaurant-quality dessert every time.
Ingredients
- For the Panna Cotta
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1 premium Madagascar vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
⅓ cup granulated sugar
2½ tsp unflavored gelatin powder
3 tbsp cold water
Pinch of salt
- Optional Toppings
Fresh strawberries
Blueberries
Raspberry sauce
Mint leaves
Vanilla bean seeds
How to Cook
- In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over cold water and allow it to bloom for 5 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla bean seeds, and the vanilla pod.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until it begins to steam. Do not allow it to boil.
- Remove the vanilla pod and stir in the bloomed gelatin until completely dissolved.
- Add a pinch of salt and stir gently until smooth.
- Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a jug for a silky texture.
- Divide the mixture evenly among serving glasses or ramekins.
- Allow to cool to room temperature before refrigerating.
- Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight until completely set.
- Serve chilled with fresh berries, fruit coulis, or a sprinkle of vanilla bean seeds.
Additional Tips
- Use Premium Madagascar Vanilla Beans for the richest aroma and authentic vanilla flavor.
- Avoid boiling the cream mixture to maintain a smooth texture.
- Refrigerate overnight for the best consistency.
- Garnish with fresh berries or berry sauce for an elegant presentation.
