Vanilla panna cotta with berry compote: a sweet delight!
Vanilla panna cotta with berry compote is a creamy and smooth dessert that combines the rich flavor of vanilla with a tangy berry topping, making it a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 teaspoons gelatin powder
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1/4 cup water (for compote)
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for compote)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Heat over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot, but not boiling.
- In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
- Remove the cream mixture from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
- Pour the mixture into serving cups and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- For the berry compote, combine mixed berries, water, and sugar in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until berries break down and mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
- Let the compote cool, then spoon it over the set panna cotta before serving.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, strain the cream mixture before pouring it into cups.
- Feel free to use any combination of berries for the compote.
- This dessert can be made a day in advance for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 panna cotta with compote
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg