Chilled Citrus-Infused Panna Cotta
Silky panna cotta infused with fresh lemon and orange, set to perfection and chilled to a delicate finish. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers heavy cream, granulated sugar, unflavored gelatin into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp unflavored gelatin
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, sprinkle 2 tsp unflavored gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water and let sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
- Step 2: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup heavy cream and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and mixture is warm but not boiling (about 2-3 minutes).
- Step 3: Remove from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin mixture until fully dissolved, then add 1 tbsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp fresh orange juice, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Stir until well combined and the mixture is slightly thickened.
- Step 4: Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into 4 individual ramekins to remove any zest bits. Cool to room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate uncovered for at least 4 hours until fully set.
