panna cotta

Bullhead City, AZ
Updated on Aug 23, 2011

This is one of my favorite desserts. Light & creamy with just the right amount of sweetness. Great after a big meal. Serve with fresh fruit or a drizzle of your favorite chocolate sauce or liquor.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 4 Hr
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 3 cups heay whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 (8oz.) cup sour cream

How To Make panna cotta

  • Step 1
    Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water; let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Step 2
    In a 3-qt. saucepan, warm the cream with the sugar, salt, and vanilla over medium-high heat. DO NOT LET IT BOIL!
  • Step 3
    Stir in the gelatin until throughly dissolved.
  • Step 4
    Take the cream off the heat and cool about 5 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Put the sour cream in a medium bowl.
  • Step 6
    Gently whisk in the warm cream a little at a time until smooth.
  • Step 7
    Taste for sweetness; it may need another teaspoon of sugar.
  • Step 8
    Rinse 2/3 cup ramekins, custard cups, or coffee cups with cold water (do not wipe out).
  • Step 9
    Fill each one 3/4 full with the cream.
  • Step 10
    Chill for 4-24 hours.
  • Step 11
    To serve, either unmold by packing cups in hot towels and then turning each out on a dessert plate, or serve in their containers.
  • Step 12
    Serve alone or with fruit, drizzled liqueor, or purred raspberries.

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