Raspberry Vanilla Panna Cotta

Silky smooth panna cotta with a vibrant, fresh raspberry sauce that complements the delicate dessert.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Desserts

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 5 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 packet (1/4 oz) gelatin
• 2 tbsp cold water
• 1 cup, fresh raspberries
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, sprinkle 1 packet gelatin over 2 tbsp cold water and let sit for 5 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup whole milk in a saucepan over medium heat until hot but not boiling (about 5 minutes), then remove from heat.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until dissolved. Whisk in the softened gelatin mixture until fully dissolved.
4. Step 4: Pour the mixture into 4 ramekins and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours until set.
5. Step 5: For the sauce, combine 1 cup fresh raspberries, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp lemon juice in a blender until smooth, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve.