Hello Kittys ♡
Welcome to my kitchen, where Italian desserts are creamy, dreamy, and full of elegance. This Panna Cotta (Panna Cotta) is silky-smooth, creamy, and surprisingly easy to make. With a delicate vanilla flavor, it pairs beautifully with fresh berries, fruit coulis, or caramel. Perfect for romantic dinners, festive gatherings, or just a cozy treat at home.
What Is Panna Cotta?
Panna Cotta literally means “cooked cream” in Italian.
It’s a classic dessert featuring:
• Silky-smooth cream
• Delicate vanilla flavor
• Light but indulgent texture
A versatile and elegant dessert that’s both simple and impressive 🇮🇹✨
𐙚 This is a short recipe for the Panna Cotta, but below these pins, you can find a full, explained recipe just for you!
♡ Now, let’s make Panna Cotta Kitty’s ! :
• Prep: 10 mins
• Cook: 5 mins
• Chill: 4–6 hours
• Total: ~4–6 hours 15 mins
• Servings: 4–6
Ingredients for Panna Cotta (4–6 servings) :
• 500 ml (2 cups) heavy cream
• 100 g (½ cup) sugar
• 1 vanilla bean (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
• 2 ½ tsp gelatin powder (or 3 gelatin sheets)
• 3 tbsp cold water (to bloom gelatin)
• Fresh berries or fruit coulis, for topping
How to Make Panna Cotta (Step-by-Step) :
♡ Step 1 – Prepare the Gelatin :
Sprinkle gelatin powder over cold water in a small bowl. Let it bloom for 5–10 minutes.
♡ Step 2 – Heat the Cream :
In a saucepan, heat cream, sugar, and vanilla over medium heat. Do not boil — just warm until sugar dissolves.
♡ Step 3 – Combine :
Remove from heat and stir in bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
♡ Step 4 – Pour and Chill :
Pour mixture into ramekins or glasses.
Refrigerate for 4–6 hours, or until set.
♡ Step 5 – Serve :
Unmold (optional) or serve directly in glasses.
Top with fresh berries, fruit coulis, or caramel.
Tips for Perfect Panna Cotta
• Use a fresh vanilla bean for the most aromatic flavor
• Bloom gelatin properly to avoid lumps
• Chill completely for a silky, firm texture
• Serve with seasonal fruits for color and freshness
Nutrition (per serving – approx. for 6 servings)
• Calories: ~300 kcal
• Protein: 4 g
• Fat: 24 g (15 g saturated)
• Carbohydrates: 20 g (18 g sugar)
• Sodium: ~35 mg
A Cozy Italian Dessert ♡
This Panna Cotta is creamy, silky, and elegant, a light yet indulgent Italian classic perfect for any occasion.
More dreamy Italian recipes coming soon 🌸
Thank you for cooking with me 💛
