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๐Ÿฎ Panna Cotta โ€“ Easy Homemade Recipe

๐Ÿฎ Panna Cotta โ€“ Easy Homemade Recipe

The Italian delicacy known as panna cotta, or cooked cream, is smooth and creamy. It is light, melts in the mouth, and is often served with fruits, chocolate, or syrup. The best part isโ€”it looks fancy but is actually very simple to make at home.

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients:

  • โ…“ cup skim milk (cold)
  • 1 packet unflavored gelatin (about 7 g)
  • 2 ยฝ cups heavy cream
  • ยฝ cup sugar
  • 1 ยฝ teaspoons vanilla extract

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Steps:

  1. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Pour cold milk into a small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over it. Leave for 5โ€“10 minutes to thicken.
  2. ๐Ÿ‘‰ In a saucepan, add cream and sugar. Warm gently on medium flame until sugar melts. Switch off when tiny bubbles appear (do not boil).
  3. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Add the gelatinโ€“milk mix into the warm cream. Stir slowly until gelatin fully dissolves.
  4. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Mix in vanilla extract for taste.
  5. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Pour into serving plates or glasses. Refrigerate for 4โ€“6 hours.
  6. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Serve chilled with toppings like berries, honey, chocolate syrup, or nuts.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Serving Tips:

  • ๐Ÿ“ If panna cotta is too soft, let it chill longer or add a bit more gelatin.
  • โš–๏ธ If it feels rubbery, too much gelatin was used.
  • โ˜• Try flavors like coffee, mango, or saffron.
  • ๐Ÿฅถ Best enjoyed within 2โ€“3 days when fresh.