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I’ve been interested in making Panna Cotta for a long time. An egg less custard? Let’s see how that works. I thought mixing cream, sugar and vanilla with unflavored gelatin sounded like fun. Yeah I don’t get out much. Traveling Husband has been to South American, California, Nashville and somewhere else I can’t remember and in the same time frame I haven’t even been on the freeway. But I have been in the kitchen having fun with gelatin.
What really surprised me about this simple dessert was how much the Strawberry Gelee is like homemade Jell-O. The only change I would make is adding a more fluid topping. I’m not a huge Jello-O fan, but my husband is and he liked it. I do however love the Panna Cotta custard with vanilla beans. Cool and creamy it is!
Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Strawberry Gelee
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 25 minutes
Yield: 6
Course: Dessert
It’s creamy, light and cool, and it makes such a pretty dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ a vanilla bean split lengthwise, pulp removed
- 1 packet packet powdered plain gelatin
- 3 tablespoons cold water
For the Strawberry Gelee:
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 package unflavored gelatin (1 ½ teaspoons)
Instructions
- Heat the heavy cream and sugar together in a saucepan. Once the sugar is dissolved, remove the cream mixture from the heat and stir in the ½ vanilla bean and pulp. Cover and allow the mixture to steep for 30 minutes. Remove the vanilla bean and re-heat the mixture until hot, not boiling.
- Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water and set aside for 10 minutes.
- Once warmed again, pour the Panna Cotta mixture over the gelatin and stir until completely dissolved. Pour the cream mixture into the desired cups, glasses or containers. Chill until set, at least 2 hours.
For the Gelee:
- Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water and set aside until dissolved, about 10 minutes. Add the strawberries and sugar to a small saucepan. Simmer until the sugar is dissolved. Smash the fruit as it cooks to release the juice. Strain the strawberry mixture removing any seeds or pulp. Add the gelatin to the strawberry juice and blend until dissolved. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. Layer on top of the chilled Panna Cotta and return to the refrigerator. Chill until set, at least 1 hour.
- Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
(recipe for Panna Cotta by David Lebovitz)
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 1172IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg
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This is a super easy make-ahead dessert worth trying. I love the vanilla bean infused cream. It’s creamy, light and cool, and it makes such a pretty dessert.
Hope you had something good to eat this past weekend. And I hope you have a great Monday! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Tricia
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow
Talk about some presentation!! Beautiful.
Mary
Beautiful photos, Tricia! Definitely the perfect glasses for this gorgeous treat.
Em (Wine and Butter)
Mr Wine and Butter is a big Panna Cotta fan… Im a bit more on the fence. I can never quite come to terms with the texture. Give me a good Margarita Pie any day!
Anna and Liz Recipes
uhhh I know where you got the idea from? LOl…..<br />But anyway, it looks marvolous!
Angie's Recipes
Stunning photos! I scrolled it up and down 3 times to savour every single photo ;-)Simplicity at its finest and best!
CCU
What an exquisite creation – looks absolutely beautiful!<br />And tastes a charm of course :D<br /><br />Cheers<br />Choc Chip Uru
Mary
What a gorgeous dessert. It is pretty enough for a magazine cover. I'm also a fan of panna cotta and know I would love this. Yum! Have a great day. Blessings…Mary
Blond Duck
Sounds so good!
Loveforfood
Love your photos and delicious looking foods
raquel@eRecipe.com
yeah you are right it is easy and worth trying that's why I love to try it too. thanks
Jessica | Cajunlicious
Beautiful photos and it sounds delicious!
Gerry @Foodness Gracious
I always use Lebovitz's PC recipe. It's simple and always tastes and sets really good. I cant believe how well your glasses match the dessert! Ha..<br />Great post..