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A serving of Homemade Panna Cotta, smooth and creamy, waiting to be adorned with a variety of toppings, showcasing its versatility as a favorite Italian dessert.

Homemade Panna Cotta

4.41 from 5 votes
A light and creamy dessert that everybody loves! This gelatinous yet rich panna cotta serves as a great base for a spectrum of toppings like fresh fruits, syrups, compotes, nuts and chocolates, and anything else you can create. This dish can be enjoyed during any season and has been a favorite for Italians since the '60s!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Setting Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 454
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp unflavored gelatin powder
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Place a small/medium saucepan on the stovetop, add the milk, then sprinkle the gelatin on top. Let it sit like that for 5 minutes without the heat on.
  2. Next, turn the heat to medium and stir the mixture until the gelatin dissolves. Don’t let the milk boil - it should only take about 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Now add the heavy cream and sugar to the stovetop mixture and continue cooking while stirring for about 3-5 minutes, or until the sugar is dissolved. Then, turn off the heat.
  4. Take the saucepan off the hot stove top and then stir in the vanilla. Divide the mixture between two serving bowls and chill the mixture for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  5. After the panna cotta has settled, you can try to plop it out onto a plate and garnish but if the serving bowl shape won't allow it, you can just throw your toppings on and serve!