Recipe – Strawberry Panna Cotta

This is an excellent low-heat way to use up some early summer strawberries. Also, they can make a nice treat for friends and family on a weekday order for entertaining.

A Panna Cotta is a classic Italian dessert that can be served in a variety of ways. It is a creamy custard, often paired with a berry coulis. The best part is it’s surprisingly easy to make. With the proper tools, you’re sure to impress your guests.

Ingredients

• Cream 250 ml (8 fl)
• Milk 125 ml (4 fl)
• sugar – 90 gr (3 oz)
• half a vanilla pod (can be replaced with 10 grams of vanilla sugar)
• 1-2 tsp gelatin (depending on the desired consistency, 1 tsp- more tender, 2 tsp- denser)
• strawberries 300 gr (10 oz)

Preparation Directions

• Pour gelatin into 60 ml of cold water and stay to swell for 15-20 minutes
• In the saucepan, pour the cream 33% milk and add 45 gr (1.5 oz) sugar.
• Cut the vanilla bean and, collect the seeds, put them in a saucepan with milk and cream
• Heat the mixture to a boil, then cool to room temperature.
• After it has cooled, add it to gelatin (remember that at high temperatures, gelatin loses its gel-forming properties)
• Pour the mixture over the glasses and put in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
• If you have a mixture left, you can pour it into a silicone mold and refrigerate
• Add to the strawberries and sugar, then blend until smooth
• We take out the chill pannacotta from the refrigerator and pour strawberry jam on top and decorate with mint.

Bon appetit!