Citrus-Bright Panna Cotta with Aperol Syrup

Silky dessert with a subtle orange bitterness, balanced by sweet Aperol syrup.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Desserts

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup Aperol
• 1.5 tsp gelatin
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Step 1: Sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water in a small bowl; let sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
2. Step 2: In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and Aperol. Heat over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves and mixture is warm (do not boil), stirring gently.
3. Step 3: Remove from heat and stir in bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved, then add vanilla extract.
4. Step 4: Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any lumps.
5. Step 5: Pour into 4 ramekins or glasses, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set and firm to the touch.