

If you have an event you need to bring a dessert to and don’t have time the day of to make something, this Italian panna cotta will be your new best friend. You can also top it with premade strawberry pie filling to make things even easier. Strawberry Panna Cotta – Just like the mango option, you can just simply change the raspberry topping to strawberry.Lemon Panna Cotta – For a slightly tart flavor addition, add the zest and juice of one lime into the gelatin mixture, then still top with the raspberry sauce for a summery treat you’ll love.Top with toasted coconut and pineapple for a real pina colada effect. Coconut Panna Cotta – To make this recipe a bit more tropical, you can replace the heavy cream with coconut cream.You can serve it with fresh berries, blend canned fruit or make your own homemade jam. Once it comes time to add the topping, this is where you can really adjust it to your own preference. While the mixture sets, prep the sauce to be served on top of the gelatin mixture. Let it refrigerate for a few hours, until jello sets. Lastly, whisk in sour cream to the mixture. Then in a small dish, combine gelatin with water and add the gelatin and vanilla extract into the milk mixture. Bring it to very warm temperature, but don’t boil. In a saucepan, combine together milk, whipping cream and sugar. The cream may be aromatized with coffee, vanilla, or other flavorings. You can make the dessert plain, or flavor it in any way you want - kind of like what you would do with a basic ice cream recipe. It has a smooth, creamy texture and is perfect to throw together either for a party, or just a relaxing night at home. The literal translation in Italian means “cooked cream”, which might not sound all that appealing, but trust me it is. For those who haven’t had the pleasure of enjoying this delicious treat, panna cotta is a traditional Italian dessert made of sweetened cream that is thickened with gelatin and molded into individual-sized servings. You may not have heard of panna cotta before, but after trying this recipe, you won’t be able to live without it. Think of it as somewhere in between a pudding and a Mexican-style flan. When properly chilled, this dessert has a melt-in-your-mouth, silky consistency that is truly unparalleled.

The only thing that rivals panna cotta’s taste is its texture. My recipe adds a twist of sour cream for a bit of tanginess and fresh raspberry compote topping. Panna cotta is a jello-like dessert that is made mainly from cream, milk, gelatin and sugar. Somewhere in between a pudding and a custard, it’s the perfect cap to an Italian feast. This panna cotta tastes as refreshing as it looks & is so easy to make.
