Panna Cotta
My girls adore this elegant and delicate dessert, and I appreciate its simplicity in preparation. We often overcomplicate things, but straightforward flavors remain timeless favorites.
Just keep a few details in mind when making Panna Cotta, and you'll find it incredibly simple and quick to prepare. You can easily customize it with your favorite fruits, whether they're in season or not. For example, I've made it with mango and pineapple puree, berry jelly, and a grape jelly. If you're looking for simplicity, a teaspoon of your favorite jam as a topping works perfectly.
Moreover, by substituting sugar with a sweetener, you'll enjoy a version that's lower in calories.
Soak 10g of gelatin in 50-100ml of cold water, following the package instructions.
If you're preparing fruit jelly, remember to soak gelatin for it separately.
In a saucepan, combine 250ml of milk and 250ml of whipping cream.
Add the sugar and vanilla extract (or pod).
Mix and heat to about 80 degrees until you see steam. If you lack a thermometer, remove from heat as soon as steaming begins.
Stir gently and smoothly with a spoon, avoiding surface foam formation.
Add the soaked gelatin, stirring carefully until fully dissolved.
Gently pour the Panna Cotta into glasses or molds, making sure no foam forms on top.
Leave it to stand at room temperature for 5 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator to set.
For a tilted shape, rest the glass on its side in a mug and support it with a teaspoon, then carefully pour in the milk mixture.
For the jelly topping, use any preferred juice or puree from fresh fruit.
Heat around 300-400ml of juice and mix with 10g of soaked gelatin until entirely dissolved.
I used grape jelly here - a wonderful pairing with Panna Cotta, highly recommended!
I made a puree of mango and pineapple pulp in a blender, then mixed it with a little water and softened gelatin.
Alternatively, use simple berry juice.
It is essential to pour the fruit jelly over the already set milk mixture, then return it to the refrigerator for the second layer to gel.
For the simplest version, serve your Panna Cotta with a spoonful of your favorite jam - sour cherries, blueberries, etc.
It's smooth and velvety with a classic and graceful taste that everyone should taste.
Enjoy your dessert!
